The prospect of an adventure was exciting to Anthem. He knew he should've stayed home, where it was safe, where he could easily get help if he needed it -- but this man gave him a warm feeling. It was entirely unlike when he'd met Virgil, when he'd been overwhelmed and confused. This man reminded him of his brothers, and Anthem couldn't help but let his tail wag gently behind him, content for now, despite the incoming storm.
Anthem's gaze returned to the sky, watching the clouds slowly darken, wondering briefly how they did that. His attention was broken as Lekan told him to follow, and Anthem nodded quickly, beginning to trail behind him as the wind began to thrash around them. The trees seemed much safer, and he felt his heartbeat slow as his new friend found a place for them to hide. "Thanks," he told him happily, knowing that Lekan had helped him. It was warmer here, and the sound of the steadily increasing wind was not so scary here. Anthem shuffled toward the side of the shelter, coming to rest on his belly. "Not sure where I would be if you didn't take me here." He knew now he shouldn't have left home, but he was still an instinctive creature, and he knew he would've found somewhere to hide either way.
|
