Innocent until death

The worry and anxiety that Kore feels for the unknown wolf is etched onto his features as he leans in close to the small wolf. Brows knit together as she coughs, knowing that her oxygen starved body is trying to get air in while ridding any water that might have gotten into her lungs. A weary smile worms its way across his lips as the coughing slowly subsides and the woman extends her short legs. Bright cerulean eyes blink in surprise as he watches her lick against the grain of her fur and he finally becomes aware of the bite of the early spring air.

Mentally, he kicks himself for not realizing it sooner and he leans back to think. Her words pull a deep, rumbling chuckle from his chest and he removes his paw from her side. Blowing out a relieved sigh, Kore’s deep tones swiftly follow suit as he says, “It is a nice day. But uh, maybe keep one eye on the day and one eye on the land. Hmm?” One eyebrow lifts as a gentle laugh billows out. Shifting away, the man clad in galaxies lays down next to half drowned monochrome woman.

Without hesitation, Kore lifts one of his slender, strong front legs in an invitation her to warm herself in his embrace. He has heat to spare and, if she'll accept it, he can help to lick some warmth into her back. Sure, it is kind of intimate but the galaxy hued man is more focused on making sure that the pretty woman he has just saved doesn’t die of hypothermia. Eyes scan her form as a small, worried smile appears on his lips, worry still knitting his brow. While the lines are softening it is still clear that is concerned for her wellbeing.

As he waits to see if she will accept his invitation, Kore gently asks, “Is there somewhere I can take you? Don’t want you to freeze to death out here after all the work I did to save you.” The words hold no bite, just the gentle teasing one might except from a sibling and he adds a wink along with a lopsided grin. The man is resolute in making sure that she is warm and safe before he even thinks of walk away. If that means that he has to shadow her to some distance land… then so be it.


"Kore Regni"