Hecarim was, of course, thrilled to receive a job from Fox. He gave her a soft smile, something he'd not once received back from any of the pack mates he'd met thus far. His ears perked as she began to give detail of his mission and he retained eye contact up until the point when she smiled. His eyes moved down to her mouth, if just for a second, before they found themselves back on her own. This hint of a smile which she revealed was not meant for him, but was more so out of amusement of what she, herself, was saying. Non the less, it was the first genuine smile he'd since before the disaster that killed off his pack. He wasn't sure if he liked her smile because it belonged to her, or because it was the first he'd seen in a long time. Regardless, the weight of its significance took Hecarim off guard.
Fox finished the details of his mission and he smirked mischievously. Okay, I'll make sure to cross the border without permission and steal a hare or two from his personal cache,
he joked with her. Hec chuckled for a moment, revealing two perfectly aligned row of white teeth, before he grew serious and gave her a firm nod. I understand.
Fox was kind enough to allow him time to rest before heading out and completing his task, but he was eager and desired no such thing. I'm going to try my paw at a small hunt and then depart as soon as I can.
Fox was proving her leadership position was well deserved, at least to Hecarim. She was calm, firm, but understanding and interested. He thought these qualities would do her well. She extended her interest by asking him about his journey and all he could think was: 'wow, she cares'. Most of the pack members he'd met seemed distant, unfriendly, cold and/or uninterested. I saw the meadow. It was nice but I know it's nothing like it will be in the spring. Then I found my way to some forest. Have you been there?
Hecarim's striking crystal eyes grew large and curious. 'This place is so nice' I thought,
he quoted himself, his usual silvery voice was instead mocking and high pitched, AND THEN night fell and- I hightailed out of there the next morning. I love spooky places, but the noises wouldn't even let me sleep. I swear it's haunted. REALLY haunted, not just haunted. If you ever want to have a little fun, we could go to the spooky ol' woods,
he invited, wondering if she was brave enough to take the trip and spend a night. I made it to a little creek past the forest and returned home. I didn't stop at the forest this time... but I still had to travel through it. Really freaky.