Take me higher

She was not without comfort as the pale man would gently nuzzle her, the hurt she held would not be disguised to him. They would draw near the shore, her paws carrying the girl steadily up the bank. As she went to shake herself free of the water she could feel herself thrown off balance, her movement leaving her again leaning on Alpine's side. He would just smile, bringing his nose to nuzzle her cheek encouragingly. He would assure her they would not leave Valhalla's borders. He would turn to set off, and her weak paws would carry her after him. His pace was easily matched, even for her sad state.?

They would bring themselves to the summit, Twig's nerves matching his own for different reasons. Her paws would stay underneath her, even the rocky terrain would not misplace her step. Her orchid eyes would roam over the expanse before her, the river's carving having left the land as Swiss cheese. She would hear as Alpine's soft hum would fill the air, she would shift herself to sit next to the man. "It's beautiful," her voice held that spark of wonder. Though she still could not help the thought of not being able to bring Fern to see the magical landscape. She would lower her legs to bring her closer to the sun-baked stone. The day starting to wear on her features, she knew she would need to spend some time resting before she would make it back to the den.?