A life lived

She had seen very little of Eraithus for some time now. It was no secret he'd been getting up there in years, and she was also no stranger to death. Though it seemed like some wolves might live forever, Eraithus simply wasn't one of them. She hadn't been too far from Eraithus' den when she spotted the owl flying out. And almost as quickly as it had left the den, did it return with Enki in tow. While Medusa struggled with the odd social cue here and there, she had a feeling in the pit of her stomach that this was one such moment that shouldn't be interrupted. Eraithus had become a sort of friend to her during his time here, and it was a shame that they hadn't gotten the chance to get to know each other better. She remained where she was in silence for a little while, allowing whatever time that was left for father and son.

She didn't know how to say goodbye. Had never really known anyone personally that died on her. Death was normal for her, after all, she was often the bringer of it when it came to outsiders. Instead, she would get up and quietly make her way to the den, lingering beside it and out of sight, the heavy stench of what was to come permeating the air. She could hear bits and pieces of what Eraithus had said, her lips slightly quirking up at the mention of her and Insomnia having made him happy in some form. While things could've been better, she did respect the man despite the transgressions of his dead wife. Of course, it was easy to wish for things...it was another to actually get them done before ones last day.

She waited still. Unwilling to ruin a moment that might be desperately needed between Erai and Enki. Though she could feel a lump forming in the back of her throat, she took a deep breath and would swallow past it. She wouldn't move until Enki's sorrowful cry pierced the air, and only then would Medusa take a moment or two before approaching the mouth of the den. The scent and sight of Erai's now still body hit her in a way that was different than the usual. She had seen many lifeless bodies, but this time was different. The lifeless body of a friend she actually liked was a stark contrast to that of strangers she didn't know and never cared to know.

She approached quietly, an unusual silence for The Wraith as she made her way to Erai and Enki's side. She gently placed her nose against Erai's body for a moment, almost as if double checking it was real, before pulling away. She placed a paw on Enki's shoulder, offering him some form of quiet comfort. She remained silent for a long while as she absorbed what had happened, and then finally she would speak. "Eraithus will be missed...not just by Enki, but Medusa will miss him, too. Eraithus was becoming a good friend to Medusa..." But unfortunately, his time had been cut before they could go further. "Eraithus will be buried here in Insomnia. Medusa will make him a memorial, too." She didn't know if it would bring any comfort to the pale boy, but it was something she could offer, at least.

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