Shake out your boots

Keahi’s actions are not meant as a slight toward Sirius. No, they are meant to allow him the space he seems to need. Looking out at the coming storm, she talks about teaching Crux, slipping in a request for his permission since that is what she believes he wishes from her. It seems that the limit of their friendship has been found and she easily slips back to the side of it that the Warlord is comfortable with. Nothing more and nothing less. A respectful dip of her head is given to his words, a warm, friendly smile pulling at the corners of her lips.

Since the mention of his dead mate seems to have made Sirius shut down, the woman is careful to avoid any personal talk for fear of making him pull even further away. A slight growl from beside her has the red woman’s ears slicking backward in apology as she wonders if her suggestions are also unwelcomed. Hesitating a moment to allow a neutral, yet friendly, mask slip over her features, she then turns her ocean blue eyes turn toward him. Slowly, they trail up body until locking with his bright gaze. Ears slide forward, listening to his words and dipping her head in understanding.

Silence falls as Sirius finishes speaking and Keahi searches his gaze for a moment longer. A small, warm smile as the red woman gently says, “I did not think you were scolding me, Sirius. Every wolf has their limits and I know that. For some… it is easier to build walls and section off their lives. I do not blame you or think you should not do that.” Brows furrow as she speaks, hoping she is making sense. Feeling her words are inadequate, she huffs a sigh and shrugs her shoulders which makes the cloak fall of one. Yet, she does not move to adjust it, needing to convey what he means to her.

Taking a deep breath, she continues on, “You mean a lot to me, Sirius. You showed me kindness and gave me a home when I thought everything was lost. But, more than that, you reminded me what it means to live. I do not wish to overstep or push you away and risk damaging our friendship. That is all.” A gentle smile is given to the Warlord as she allows her gaze to shift out to the storm, enjoying the way the clouds roll with the coming snow. Softly, Keahi says, “Stay Sirius. Please. Watch the clouds with me?” The question is gentle and she turns her eyes up to catch his gaze before offering a warm smile.


"Keahi Mogotsi"