Someone told me maybe

As Haydée introduces herself, one of the pups laughs at her and the short Leader’s emerald gaze turns to him. There is a sharpness in her gaze as they giggle and mock her but she remains calm, voice cool as she says, “Child, you should not laugh at others you know nothing about.” Her tone is serious but she simply wishes to impart the importance of not insulting strangers the moment you meet them to the youth. The albino male speaks next and she turns her attention to him, surprise lighting up her eyes as she nods to his explanation.

However, before she can reply, her mother, Bellamy steps into view and gently scolds the pup who had scorned her. Haydée turns her attention to the taller woman, a gentle, appreciative smile wiggling her lips and her tail briefly wags as she dips her head in silent greeting. The Co-Leader then goes on to say that these are Fenix’s pups and the younger woman dips her head in agreement, saying, “Yes, they do look like his and he did just return from a trip up North…”

Voice trails off as the second pup, a smaller girl, pokes out from behind the albino boy and snaps at her traveling companions, earning a wince from Haydée as the girl’s brother answers. The trio bicker for a moment before Fenix arrives and questions what is going on. Clearing her throat in an attempt to quiet everyone and draw their attention to her, the Leader remains poised as she speaks. Her voice calm, gentle, and filled with warmth as she explains to the lost man, “It seems you have children Fenix. This boy, Reqouis, saved them from their mother Ruby who did not want and brought them here to be with you.”

Looking to the fiery tempered boy, Haydée lifts a paw to point at him first than the smaller girl as she fondly says, “Meet Copper and Alexandrite… your son and daughter.” It feels stranger to introduce the man to his children but it is also something that feels completely right. Fenix has been struggling with the loss of his family and now, as if the Divines themselves had hear of his sorrows, he suddenly has two children who need him.

Turning her attention back to Reqouis, Hay gratefully says, “You are all welcome here in Ethne. Copper and Alexandrite…” Warm emerald green eyes track over to the pups as she says, “You can stay with your father in his den, if you wish.” She does not expect the girl to turn down the invitation but Copper seems to be angry and she does not wish to force anything on the pups. Looking back to the albino boy, Haydée gently asks, “Will you be staying with us too, Reqouis? Ethne is in your debt for keeping the pups safe and bringing them back to your father. Is there anything we can give you?”

Head cants to the side slightly as Hay wonders if Ethne will gaining two new members… or three.


"Haydée Kedieo"