Borderline

With Briar pregnant, Artorias had become a bit of a homebody helping keep her tended to and preparing for their coming litter. He didn't mind, nor did he really care either; his place was here, looking after her, looking after their family and the pack. It was where he was happiest and felt his most accomplished. Plus there was so much to handle in the homestead. Beyond his wife's pregnancy, the Hallows had a new member in the form of Mercury to help get settled in, and more importantly, the return of his sisters. Having Asheila and Bowen back home felt like the fragmented family portrait he'd come to know his family as since Resin's untimely death was finally being put back together. They had all struggled and suffered, some more than others, but they'd faced their challenges and risen above the darkness. They lived up to their namesake and stood strong as the mountains. Artorias couldn't have been prouder of all of them.

Whilst dwelling on those thoughts, Artorias caught a glimpse of Ash meandering through the castle hallways coming in from the courtyard and gardens as he exited the great hall. Bright amber eyes lit up to se his sister ambulatory and mending. When he'd first seen her unconscious and wounded in that infirmary cot, he'd immediately feared the worst. Seeing her recover practically before his eyes did his heart good and reminded him just how strong the spirits of his siblings were. "Buna dimineata, Ash," Art greeted his sister with a warm smile as he approached her. "Enjoying the gardens today?" He raised a curious brow and glanced back outside the massive doors to the terrace, asking the silent question of if she'd like to take a walk. Ever since her return, Artorias had noticed that she had remained inside the castle, never daring to go even close to the gates. He would never force her to set paw outside, of course; she would get there in her own time. He would support her in her recovery, however, and if one small step of spending time outside helped her, then it was worth every effort made.

"Artorias" | "Carpathian" | "Corbin" | "Eira" | "Argent"