I'll be right beside you, dear

As her saddened lyrics would reach him, and almost immediately she would feel him shift to better look to her face. He would whisper her name, and doing her best to be strong the she wolf would look back over to him. Still he was silent of his ailments, but Twig would not pry. If he wished to share she knew he would tell her. Both broken beings would lay together silently for a moment, Twig could feel the gentle comfort coming from his presence. Suddenly his voice would grow stronger, still though it held a simple gentleness that would caress her slate backed ears. She would eagerly accept his touch, shifting as he drew her near. A blissful smile would appear on her features as a gentle kiss was placed on her cheek, a question of when would be uttered after. She felt loathe to move from his side, finding difficulty in motivating herself to move. Yeah, whenever you feel you're ready." her smile was easier as Alpine seemed to regain his composure. Something was wrong, very much so, but now would not be when she learned of his woe.?