Coming back around again

His tail moved slowly behind him in an expression of joy as she returned the hug. He wanted to ask about her journey, but he couldn’t seem to find the right words. He didn’t want to dig at wounds, especially when they were ones they both shared. But he didn’t need to ask, she was already filling him in. Explaining how her journey had ended before it started. He gave a slow nod at her explanation. He could have led her home, but that would mean leaving the pack for too long. Was it wrong of him to deny her that closure? It sure left him feeling like an ass.

“It’s a fair long journey” He agreed cautiously. “Are you thinking of coming back to the Hallows?” He asked, perhaps less tactfully than he could have. He was surprised to learn she was staying in a cave, instead of returning to the Castle.

“There’s definitely a lot to explore here. And I’ve been good, Artorias has been keeping me busy - him, and his second litter of pups!” he explained, a fond smile on his lips at the thought of them.


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