Unexpected Refuge

Quote:She had thought her joke clever, even more so for having remembered the unimportant comment had been made at all, but it seemed Leon's own quick wit was still with him as well. He looked so somber, so worried by what he had needed to tell her, that for a moment she believed him. Smile slipping away under a worrying brow, the little grey wolf sighed on the inside. I take it back. I don't want to move now, she mentally protested, about ready to say as much aloud when she saw his composure slip, his lips twitch, and knew that it was a joke.

Still, it was impossible not to downplay that she had believed him, and so with a sheepish grin she relaxed again. At the suggestion of a new resting place, Ashtoreth nodded her agreement. "Yeah. So did I," she answered, glancing around and way from them across the plains. How far could they get today without pushing themselves past their limits? How far away was the rest of the Valhalla, if they were even somewhere out there to begin with? The weight of their circumstances seemed to settle heavily over her shoulders, but she attempted not to let it show. They were both in better spirits, both feeling physically well after their harrowing escape. If she allowed the futility of their quest to weigh her down, then they were as good as goners.

Leon's patient voice broke through her rather dismal thoughts, and as she turned her head to face him what he had stated registered in her mind. A drink. That did sound nice. "Yeah. I'm up for it," she stated as she tucked her legs beneath her and simultaneously rolled to her stomach, pushing herself to her paws with only a small protest from her slightly aching muscles. It was really not so bad at all now that she was up. Her paws did still feel sore, yes, but it was more tolerable now, and her legs at least held the strength to support her. She allowed a little smile to settle upon her face, reminding herself to take it one step at a time. With a glance toward Leon, she brightened her smile just slightly, indicating she was ready to follow once more.

-- ashtoreth