When All Else Fails
02-19-2015, 01:38 PM
The girl finally lifted her head and looked at him before looking toward the river, telling him that the river had tried to "eat her up." She had almost drowned? She was speaking so softly that it was hard to hear her and it seemed like she couldn't say 't's so that made it a little more difficult, but he sat very still and quiet so he could listen, peering at her attentively with his concerned gaze. When she explained why she had run from the fish he felt awful for bringing up those memories for her, but he reminded himself that he had no idea that had happened. But he would know in the future not to bring her fish or take her near the river... for however long he might be near her anyway. She moved closer and pressed her face to his leg and he smiled a little, leaning his muzzle down to nuzzle her scruff gently. "It's alright, I won't let the river take you," he said softly, hoping that reassured her that she was safe. He looked back down at her as she smiled and introduced herself. He couldn't help but return her smile as he replied, "My name is Leo. It's very nice to meet you, miss Charmeine." He glanced around them before looking back to the young girl, his head tipping to the side. "Are you here by yourself? Where is your family?" He was almost positive she was too young to be out on her own completely, especially judging from the way she wouldn't even go near the water for a drink. He hoped she at least knew where her parents were so he could take her home. He couldn't just leave her out here like this after all. |
