Phoenix Maplewood Dance with the Winter Spirits

Laika frowned.  This was definitely not where she was going, and she definitely did not want to hurt his feelings, she just felt a bit self defensive.  She couldn't help but feeling that something was off.  That Esaro was going to try to guilt trip her in the future, but she did not let these doubtful emotions show.  Instead, she portrayed a more caring face, and gentle nature.

Laika could be very cold at times, but also gentle.  Honestly, she had quite the confusing personality, but if you were able to fight through the self defensive words and guarded behavior, you could the gain the closeness and friendship that Spring had achieved.  In fact, when they first met, Laika was very much the same towards Spring.  

"I was not trying to sound rude, nor push you away Esaro."  She began.  "I was merely trying to explain that I will always put my pack first, and trust my gut before anyone else.  I guess how I said it came off badly."

She smiled meekly before becoming concerned again.  How he spoke about himself really discouraged her.  He was such a downer on himself, and tended to think that he was useful for nothing.

"Esaro.. What do always say to you?  Stop talking about yourself as if your are a nothing, because your and I both know that you have definitely proved yourself to me and Spring."

The lights from the tree were creating beautiful patterns upon the floor.  She gazed at them, full of awe once more and looked back up at Esaro with a wider smile dancing upon her face. 

"Thank you for showing me these lights tonight." 

This is so fun!!