Love Never Ends, It Only Changes

Andy waits by the fire for her father, searching for his approaching form. She spies him long before he reaches her and the girl is swift to stand. Her tail wags slowly behind her and a huge smile slowly blossoms across her lavender lips as her father arrives, she beams up at him… only for him to grab her small form and flop down. Effortless, the Warlord rolls onto his back, pulling her with him as she squeals with delight. Giggling, she comes to rest on his belly before dissolving into squeals of laughter as he finds her ticklish spots.

When he releases her, the girl flops sideways onto his belly panting breathless while grinning at him. Wrinkling her nose and squinting her eyes, she says, “Dad! You know how ticklish I am!” Andy mock-glares at him before laughing and stretching slightly. Eyes suddenly widen and she gasps, “Dad! Have you been sneaking snacks again?” A smirk plays across her face as she teasingly pokes at his belly, trying to hit a ticklish spot on him. After they joke and tease, hug and greet, the matter turns to why she had called him out here.

Her smile falters and she moves to dismount his belly, uncertain if he will want her near him once she brings up this difficult topic. Whether he keeps her on his belly or allows her to slide to the ground, the purple pup will clear her throat and slowly begin, “I wanted to talk to you about a wolf that recently became a part of the pack.” Andy does not fidget or look away, instead holding steady and meeting his gaze. Softly, she asks, “Dad, why is Isa a slave? What did she do?” The question is simple, an opening to a conversation that may be difficult for both of them. But… it is a start.


"Andromeda Fatalis"