fading away

Bowen's expression was always soft, but it grew exponentially as Haiku admitted that he didn't want her to leave. "Okay," she agreed with ease. "Give me just a moment." Parting from his side, the caramel and cream fae went outside once more to make a request of Bishop. She asked her raven to travel to the nearest pack and ask for furs and food and that Bowen of The Hallows would repay their kindness tenfold. With a nod, the obsidian bird took to the skies. Only then did Bowen go back into the little den.

Curling up next to Haiku, Bowen used her claws to gently untangle his dark chocolate coat. With teeth and tongue, she groomed him. He may be dying, but he would do so looking clean and dignified. "Is there anything else that I can do for you?" She ended up beside him, allowing the giant man to use her as a pillow. One paw gently and soothingly stroked over his crown and the backs of his ears.

"Bowen & Haiku"