The Trouble With Bad Neighbors

As Haydée waits for the shadowy man to appear, worry gnaws a hole in her gut. Oh, how she hates bringing this terrible news to his door but, in spite of the heaviness of the situation, the young woman realizes that she is also extremely excited to see him again. When his dark form appears, her tail whips from side to side in rapid succession and she is practically bouncing when he invites her within his borders. With a word, she darts forward, seeking to press her small body into his chest and wrap her small legs around him in a warm hug.

Víðarr had been there for her on a dark night seasons ago and she has not forgotten how he held her while she cried and mourned her lost father. The Viking could have scoffed at her and belittled her weakness but instead he had shown her kindness and love. Sorrow pulls at her heart as she softly laments, “Oh, Víðarr, I have missed you so much.” They have both been busy with their packs but the young Leader still chides herself for not coming to visit the man and his pack sooner.

Finally breaking the contact, she moves to follow him into his territory while Haydée softly saying, “I wish that this visit was under better circumstances but I come baring sad news. Do you know of a woman named Celeste?” Emerald eyes watch him, searching for the telltale signs that he does indeed know her. Her normally soft, gentle features are draw tight with concern and sorrow as she readies to speak of the horrible events that had befallen the woman and why she is now in Ethne.


"Haydée Kedieo"