Hushed Willows His plans always worked

Trick knew himself he couldn't be trusted, so it wasn't a thought that worried him when approaching the small female. Why he was actually trying to help her, was a mystery to both the pup and himself. He supposed he could see a little bit of himself in her, and didn't want her to end up as a scaredy-cat. Or perhaps it was because he knew he couldn't have children with Teagan, if he ever wanted them. Would he even be a good father?

Her cringing did not stop him from getting closer, and he was lucky he wasn't a large wolf like Warbone or Stark, for he assumed that would only scare the kid more. He smiled as she looked up, his green eyes representing that he could be trusted, but that smile faded when the small one's face drooped again. He lay down, his head resting on his forepaws, his tail slowly wagging from side to side as he looked at her.

Everyone is a little afraid all the time. He told her in a warm voice. Even the ones that don't show it. He murmured in an even lower tone. So don't sweat it, little one. You'll soon find something, a passion, that will make you forget you are afraid.