Part of that World

She would be relieved to hear that the old couple was not sick necessarily, they were tired and if Ara had reason to worry about them then Novel did too. She didn't really know them but she knew how special they were and did not want anything to happen to them. But Ara would continue, saying her presence would be welcomed. She would smile back eagerly as she told her of the births she had helped with and witnessed. Novel's tail would wag with enthusiasm as her counterpart would answer the question of healers in her pack. She would listen intently as she continued on to tell her of her own mentor of the healing art. It was quite sad to hear she was not really able to get out and practice her skills. Novel would let her aquamarine gaze rest upon Ara's features as she told her of studying alone. It was good to know she was not the only wolf who had troubles keeping a mentor. She'd lost two in her one year of life, but she would not dwell on it as she observed the other girl's change in demeanor. It would last but only a second, Novel was unsure if she'd even see it. However listening to her next words would convince her that she had.?

Novel's mismatched ears would fall in sorrow, the pain she felt in her heart was very similar to her own. Cherokee was seemingly missing, she hadn't seen her father for a while now. As Ara was Novel felt fear of losing a parent. Her gaze had moved back to the glowing depths of the pool, unsure that she wanted to let her misting eyes show. "My dad is missing. I haven't seen him since my newest siblings were born. I dont know what will happen if he doesn't come back." it was difficult for her to talk of such heavy subjects. Novel felt like she had trouble dealing with emotions that didn't revolve around happiness and love. She was very sheltered to the harshness of the world outside her pack's borders.?

She wanted to draw nearer the wolf opposite her for comfort, as she felt she was treading in deep emotional waters. She hadn't put to words what she had been thinking for a few weeks. What if her father disappeared forever? She didn't want to think about it, her gaze would flicker back to Ara's features. "It's not very pleasant to think about. Not ever seeing him again." she would feel actual tears welling up within her eyes as she did her best to keep them from falling.?