Delaeni remained quiet, her teal eyes shifting between Azoula and Mila. The tigress's words hung in the air like a heavy mist, and Delaeni felt the weight of the unspoken implications. As Azoula extended her offer to Mila, Delaeni's heart fluttered with a mix of anxiety and uncertainty. The situation had taken an unexpected turn, and she grappled with the internal conflict between her loyalty to Azoula and the genuine concern for the young wolf beside her. But also, the idea of a new friend truly excited her. Hoping that Mila would comply made her feel guilty, but it didn't stop her from trying to will her into acceptance.
The silent tension bore down on her as she continued to listen, her paws planted firmly on the ground. Delaeni desperately wished she could convey the complexities of her emotions, but her hesitation tied her tongue. She exchanged a quick glance with Mila, her teal eyes reflecting a silent plea for hopeful understanding. In the midst of the unspoken anxiousness, Delaeni clung to the hope that whatever decision Mila made, she would have the courage to follow through with it. Making a commitment was scary. But then again, so was being alone.