High Lonesome
03-19-2015, 10:23 AM
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03-19-2015, 10:54 AM
To say he was worried about Novella was an understatement, deep down he was scared for her. He had no idea what was wrong, and even with Sorrel there almost every day to administer herbs he felt a fear deep in his gut. He didn't know what he would do if he lost his wife, and even contemplating the thought was more than enough to put his mood off. He really hadn't been the same since the birth. Frith was usually calm and open minded, but now that he believe he might lose the love of his life his brain was more than scattered.
He held on to hope though, more frequently Novella found herself taking walks, like was habit before the birth. She seemed to be recovering slowly, but even with her progress Frith still felt those tremors of terror for her. He really could not lose her. He'd try to banish these thoughts as her form came into view, the sight of her outside both causing his stomach to flip and his grin to return. Had she not responded to leaving the den so well he would have insisted she stay inside, as it was however she looked brighter than he'd seen her all season. "How are you my love?" He'd ask softly as he came up on her side. His muzzle pressing into her neck as he took in her scent and just enjoyed her being so close.
He held on to hope though, more frequently Novella found herself taking walks, like was habit before the birth. She seemed to be recovering slowly, but even with her progress Frith still felt those tremors of terror for her. He really could not lose her. He'd try to banish these thoughts as her form came into view, the sight of her outside both causing his stomach to flip and his grin to return. Had she not responded to leaving the den so well he would have insisted she stay inside, as it was however she looked brighter than he'd seen her all season. "How are you my love?" He'd ask softly as he came up on her side. His muzzle pressing into her neck as he took in her scent and just enjoyed her being so close.
03-19-2015, 11:53 AM
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03-19-2015, 01:13 PM
He wasn't trying to make her feel bad, in the end all he wanted was to see her smile again, he could care less if he had to be the sole provider of the pack. He had enough help from their nephews that he only worried about outside influence when he was away. His main concern was his wife and seeing her recovery. He hated seeing her so sad and listless. Knowing he really could do nothing for her was the worst part. He could say nothing and comfort her in no way that brought about a change, still he would hope. Frith would do his best to remain cheerful around her and show her exactly how much she meant to him. He'd not been given any time to prepare a gift for her this time though, and his affections were all he could offer.
Her answer was swift, and not at all convincing. He knew how much trouble she was having returning to her normal self, but even as she lied he was thankful there had been no change for the worse. He'd savor the feeling of her leaning into his touch, a quiet acceptance and return of his love for her. He'd kiss her neck softly before pulling away slightly to look at her features. He'd push his shoulder next to her own, loathe to completely depart from her touch. He wouldn't press her answer,
Her answer was swift, and not at all convincing. He knew how much trouble she was having returning to her normal self, but even as she lied he was thankful there had been no change for the worse. He'd savor the feeling of her leaning into his touch, a quiet acceptance and return of his love for her. He'd kiss her neck softly before pulling away slightly to look at her features. He'd push his shoulder next to her own, loathe to completely depart from her touch. He wouldn't press her answer,
"Well enough to come and walk, that's a step in the right direction." He'd answer softly. "Do you think you might go for a swim?"
03-19-2015, 04:34 PM
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03-19-2015, 11:01 PM
She wouldn't lean away from him as he made contact with her side, he'd take comfort in her, but he felt like he was hardly a comfort to her. She was hard to console, and though he always gave her a smile it hurt that he couldn't do anything, that his love and their little family were not enough to get through her depression. He was confused, and worried, but he would do his best to hide those from her. All was well in the world, and any day she'd wake up and be the perfectly fine. Right?
He would have smiled at her statement about the den if she hadn't looked so serious. Was she seriously going crazy inside the den? She had been in there for an awfully long time, even before the birth she had been made to mostly rest. "The children are young enough to cope with out you during the day now, you'll be able to get out a lot more. Maybe getting back to a routine will help." Getting up, going on patrols with him. Hunting, teaching the children their lessons.
She wouldn't answer his question yes or no, but he wouldn't push her either. Leaning over to kiss her again the chocolate brute would enjoy her close contact even through the warmth of the day. Surely a little swim would do her good, the water would fully clean her pelt, work her muscles, and maybe just distract her from life in general.
He would have smiled at her statement about the den if she hadn't looked so serious. Was she seriously going crazy inside the den? She had been in there for an awfully long time, even before the birth she had been made to mostly rest. "The children are young enough to cope with out you during the day now, you'll be able to get out a lot more. Maybe getting back to a routine will help." Getting up, going on patrols with him. Hunting, teaching the children their lessons.
She wouldn't answer his question yes or no, but he wouldn't push her either. Leaning over to kiss her again the chocolate brute would enjoy her close contact even through the warmth of the day. Surely a little swim would do her good, the water would fully clean her pelt, work her muscles, and maybe just distract her from life in general.
03-20-2015, 08:20 AM
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03-20-2015, 06:30 PM
Frith would shift slightly as Novella remained still, her serious expression on that he saw often upon her taut features. He could feel the stress and the worries that held tightly to her, and hew knew not how to relinquish their grip. Still he would show her his affection and undying love, because what else could he do? The man would offer his support and his love to her, but he could offer no other solution to her ailment. He didn't know the doubts that ate at her, or the inadequacies that flaunted themselves to her.
He could say nothing. Just as frustrated as she felt would her husband. He felt like he was failing her, not being able to help her through. He would never show it, instead he would hold on to her tightly. His voice silent as Novella refrained from answering. Would Novel or Dutiron have been able to help them if they had still been there? He wouldn't dwell on the thought, knowing very well that 'ifs' were dangerous. He would nuzzle into her neck, breathing in her scent and breathing out his will for her to get better, to feel like herself once more. To be the Novella he knew was in there.
He could say nothing. Just as frustrated as she felt would her husband. He felt like he was failing her, not being able to help her through. He would never show it, instead he would hold on to her tightly. His voice silent as Novella refrained from answering. Would Novel or Dutiron have been able to help them if they had still been there? He wouldn't dwell on the thought, knowing very well that 'ifs' were dangerous. He would nuzzle into her neck, breathing in her scent and breathing out his will for her to get better, to feel like herself once more. To be the Novella he knew was in there.
03-20-2015, 06:45 PM
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03-20-2015, 07:00 PM
He wouldn't make a sound as a less than peaceful silence feel between them. She would make no move to return his affections or say anything for a long time, but Frith was resilient he still loved her with the burning fire of one thousand suns, and he was never going to give her up no matter what state she might be in. If she ignored him for the rest of his life he would still be there to supply her every need and demand. She had his heart then, now, and she always would.
Eventually she would speak, weak words filled with hurt, confusion, and more than her fair share of sadness. "What can I do? Nothing." Did she really think herself useless? She was the reason he awoke every morning, she was the breath in his lungs and the blood in his veins. He would remain silent, but even before the words were dropped from her lips he would pull her closer to him, barely keeping himself from shaking? How could he let her think like this? Had he failed to support her enough, to tell her how important she was to him? "Don't do anything," he'd whisper to her, a kiss given in between his words, "just walk with me." Oh he would whisk her away from the world and its troubles if he could, but all he could offer was a slow walk with him.
Eventually she would speak, weak words filled with hurt, confusion, and more than her fair share of sadness. "What can I do? Nothing." Did she really think herself useless? She was the reason he awoke every morning, she was the breath in his lungs and the blood in his veins. He would remain silent, but even before the words were dropped from her lips he would pull her closer to him, barely keeping himself from shaking? How could he let her think like this? Had he failed to support her enough, to tell her how important she was to him? "Don't do anything," he'd whisper to her, a kiss given in between his words, "just walk with me." Oh he would whisk her away from the world and its troubles if he could, but all he could offer was a slow walk with him.
03-20-2015, 07:15 PM
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03-20-2015, 07:29 PM
He wouldn't actively search for his gaze, but he wouldn't miss that she had not sought his face during their encounter. He wouldn't let himself linger on the thought though, his focus on adorning her with tender affections as she decided on an answer. He had only taken a glimpse of her world, and he hated that she hurt so much, and he hated even further that he had been unable to help her. Though he was pleased to know that he could convince her to walk, he'd even receive a visual confirmation in a nod as she found her feet.
Of course he'd not expected her to lead them anywhere. If she walked at his side for the rest of eternity he would be happy though. The feeling of her close beside him, he'd lift himself to his full height not willing to relinquish his close proximity to her frail form. A pleased purr would bubble up within his chest as he nosed her shoulder affectionately as he took a first step. "I love you, Novella." He'd whisper as he offered her a smile that she might not have seen due to her eye placement. It was still there in his voice though.
There were many placed he could have taken her, a thousand even, but he sought out that first place. He was going to take her back to the shrine that had first brought them together. Maybe leaving Threar for a few hours would help cleanse her, maybe even bathe in the fountain. Yes, a tiny vacation for his worn out love.
Of course he'd not expected her to lead them anywhere. If she walked at his side for the rest of eternity he would be happy though. The feeling of her close beside him, he'd lift himself to his full height not willing to relinquish his close proximity to her frail form. A pleased purr would bubble up within his chest as he nosed her shoulder affectionately as he took a first step. "I love you, Novella." He'd whisper as he offered her a smile that she might not have seen due to her eye placement. It was still there in his voice though.
There were many placed he could have taken her, a thousand even, but he sought out that first place. He was going to take her back to the shrine that had first brought them together. Maybe leaving Threar for a few hours would help cleanse her, maybe even bathe in the fountain. Yes, a tiny vacation for his worn out love.