What once was

Dusk's head tilted as her father gave her a look of displeasure. She didn't really know what she'd done wrong, so she waited for an explanation. A frown pulled at her maw as Artorias explained why he wasn't happy with her. She'd been reckless, but at the moment, she hadn't really considered that. She just wanted to protect Andy. His words did their work, spoken and tailored perfectly to reach through the girl's stubborn nature. The child's lower lip protruded and she sniffled, but she didn't cry. She just felt bad for disappointing her dad.

Artorias continued to speak, telling her just how important she was to him. The nuzzle to the top of her head soothed the girl. Perhaps he was disappointed in her, but he still loved her. Maybe she could get back in his good graces somehow. Her father spoke in Carpathian and Dusk giggles softly. "I love you too, Dadda." And she did. Thinking that her dad might be unhappy with her made it feel as though her heart would break.

Soon she was asked if she'd like to head back or keep going. Dark ears perked and Dusks fiery eyes scanned the aspens. "Can we explore somewhere new?" The child raised her gaze to meet those of her sire and her long tail swished back and forth in the grass, audibly hissing. If she had her way, Dusk would explore with her dad forever.

"Dusk"