Breaking barriers

CALLISTO

Walk | Talk | Think

She knew from the moment the words left her lips that she was in trouble. Lel was just not the type of wolf to take criticism well, particularly, she assumed, if it at all involved the delusional girl who had so taken a liking to him. Was it because she was the only pawn who cared? Because she was too stupid to see things as they were and not as her warped mind twisted it into being? Whatever the case, Callisto's body tensed, anticipating some sort of retaliation for her refusal of helping. He was already bristling and growling, an attack was sure to follow.

From inside the den Jian's painful voice called out again, drawing the purple-eyed wolf's attention away yet again. Right. She was still more important, no matter what. He confirmed that as he merely ordered her inside, threatening her life should she do anything jeopardize the safety of the woman within. Still glaring right back at her captor, Callisto believed him. He was not the kind to make empty threats. Wishing she had any other choice, the black and grey girl crept guardedly past Lel, half expecting him to lash out at her as she passed, and slipped into the den.

Already the smell inside the den had shifted, not so fresh and soothing as the air outside of these earthen walls. Calli's nose wrinkled in anticipation of it all getting worse, and she watched the woman wreathing under the pains of childbirth. Birthing was not her specialty, but maybe some of what she knew could be applied here as well...so long as she had the necessary plants. A quick glance around her confirmed her suspicion that neither wolf present had any inclination toward healing, and with an irritated sigh she turned to stare with a frown once again at Lel. "How do I help her without any plants?" she asked stubbornly. She might have known a few things that would help the pregnant wolf, but she could not work magic.

Daring to press her luck, she spoke again, her stern tone possessing every ounce of authority that she wielded being the most knowledgeable on the subject. "If you want me to help her, go find me something to work with." Her gaze shifted sidelong to glance again at Jian before she added, "The sooner, the better."

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