she had been so sure that she'd be able to be contented in smokestep's claim; yet one day she found her paws leading her south and she was not wont to stop them. never before had she been a liar, but she had also never been so alone.
she kept on for two days until ironsea's quarters were no longer at her back, and it was there she found paradise — a hot spring. carefully she submurged herself in the warm waters, a breathy sigh escaping her as she settled in.
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when the sun comes up we'll be nothing but dust
when the sun comes up we'll be nothing but dust
April 27, 2018, 08:35 PM
Cortland had wandered away from his companion, still gripped by infection and finding himself more concerned by it with each passing hour. He didn't want Phocion to see that he worried— he didn't want him to see the times he set his paw on the ground forgetfully and immediately regretted it, or when he had to pause in their travels because he was fatigued. So the Mayfair boy set off on his own for the day, half-hoping to find his own solution to the problem.
The hot spring was an entirely foreign sight to him; he paused when they came into view, studying the steam rising from the water with curiosity. His approach harbored no apprehension— even when he scented a stranger nearby and turned to look. The girl, soaking herself in the water, was mottled pale and sunset; her tail was unusually short, he noticed. Overall— undeniably interesting. He moved towards her slowly, stunted as he was without the use of one paw.
The hot spring was an entirely foreign sight to him; he paused when they came into view, studying the steam rising from the water with curiosity. His approach harbored no apprehension— even when he scented a stranger nearby and turned to look. The girl, soaking herself in the water, was mottled pale and sunset; her tail was unusually short, he noticed. Overall— undeniably interesting. He moved towards her slowly, stunted as he was without the use of one paw.
Hello.
somehow, the world always seemed to bring to her those in need. the scent of infection caught her before the stranger's greeting, and her black-tipped ears cupped to face him.
hello,she returned, her patterned nose quivering. she surveyed the way he stunted towards her on three legs, pale tea eyes softening ever so slightly.
come bathe with me.she offered, turning the round of her muzzle down to gesture vaguely at his injury.
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when the sun comes up we'll be nothing but dust
when the sun comes up we'll be nothing but dust
April 27, 2018, 08:58 PM
He started to wonder at the ways of the world when the she-wolf greeted him as if she had expected him. Phocion had seemed so collected, too— at once he felt very small and very young. Cortland nonetheless appreciated her kindness, nodding with gratitude in his eyes as he moved to join her. He did not question the safety of it, unknown as it was— not when she was peacefully submerged.
The boy lowered himself into the water, gasping slightly when his inflamed pad hit the warmth. It brought relief, but it brought pain, too. After a few beats, he turned to study the stranger further. This time, he seemed to remember his manners.
The boy lowered himself into the water, gasping slightly when his inflamed pad hit the warmth. It brought relief, but it brought pain, too. After a few beats, he turned to study the stranger further. This time, he seemed to remember his manners.
Cortland.The Mayfair offered, watching her with eyes sparkling with curiosity.
her pale tea eyes continued to rake over his queer golden fur, the edges of them crinkling as he began their introductions.
ava blackwood,she returned, padding closer.
that smells infected,she began, getting to the point.
soak it for a while.
she shook out her mottled sunset fur and then yawned.
i can tend to it, if you'd like.
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when the sun comes up we'll be nothing but dust
when the sun comes up we'll be nothing but dust
April 27, 2018, 11:06 PM
The Mayfair nodded quietly, mulling over the woman's name. He was quiet for a time, simply soaking his paw— it was several minutes before he acknowledged what she had said. It seemed obvious from her offer that Ava possessed some medicinal knowledge, and he considered during those moments how lucky he was. A healer, it seemed, when he needed one most; it was almost romantic.
I would appreciate that.He murmured finally, searching her eyes with unabashed intrigue. If she was to be another character in this strange story, perhaps she would be an important one. The boy could see no other reason for such an introduction— and he was nothing if not a believer in fate.
she did not press as the conversation between them lapsed to silence. instead she closed her eyes and continued to soak herself. she had just begun to tenderly work out her pelt with her teeth when he responded. she did not make to move from her grooming, though her eyes found his as she continued for a moment. once she was satisfied she offered,
alright.
she slowly made her way from the springs, her tired muscles renewed, and shook out her dense pelt.
wait here.thankfully for the boy, springtime was in full now — medicinal herbs were easy to find. she came back with a mouthful.
you can continue, if you like, but you should come out soon.
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when the sun comes up we'll be nothing but dust
when the sun comes up we'll be nothing but dust
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