Moonspear All around the mulberry bush

He let her search his gaze, and for once he wasn't uncomfortable with the non-physical contact. He wasn't sure what it was she was looking for, but she seemed satisfied in the end. Truthfully, Dash was not one to pity. But, he could realize where faults lied, and they were not with her.

Heldi explained further that the mother had remained mated to Heldi's father. Dash really couldn't even begin to try and comprehend that decision, but he figured it wasn't his place to delve too deeply into the family dynamics. However, he did feel comfortable delving into her. You know, you wouldn't be you without what happened... happening. You're a strong female who knows she can take care of herself, he commented, hoping she seen the silver lining of it all.

His gaze turned to her once more at the sound of his name. His smile was full and his tail wagged. Anytime, he said genuinely. He realized he rather liked her company, much as he had Thistle Cloud's.