a road either to safety or to ruin

The call from her Aunt tickles the pup’s ears and the desire to better her skills has Caladia spring to her paws. She had been enjoying the spring weather, the warmth of the sun lolling the pup toward a nap as she lay in the long grass of the plains. But the call drives away any vestiges of sleep and the hodgepodge hued pup races to the courtyard where Tika awaits.

A flicker of movement catches her attention and the girl notices her bother, Kipling, running to answer the call as well. A grin splits her maw as she beats Kip to the meeting area, skidding smoothly to a stop in front of her aunt. Tongue lolls out of her mouth as she grins at her, happily saying, “Hi Aunt Tika! I’m ready to learn!” Head turns to follow Kip’s progress, bounding over to him when he arrives and giving him a small headbutt of greeting. This is going to be fun!


"Caladia Carpathius"