Silver Creek O Captain! My Captain!

He was pleased to have made her smile, and to see that she seemed to approve of his progress so far. As he asked how she fared, however, her entire mood seemed to dip. He frowned, not liking the little sad smile on her face. He preferred her laughing and grinning, though he couldn't blame her for the reason to her sadness. He was glad to hear she was free to talk and offered a small wag to show that it was so.

He tilted his head at her words, brows rising in a questioning and skeptical gesture. "What pack wolf would not worry for their leader?" He said softly, blinking at her. "I am sorry you are pained, truly. I wish there was a way for me to help. If you ever need someone to talk to, I am here." He meant his words, sincerely. "Would you rather we talk about other things for now? Something to bring the smile back to your face?" Even if only for a short time. He thought, watching her. He didn't want to choose which way to turn the conversation, he want Spring to. If she needed to get it all out he was here to listen, but he could also joke and flirt and help her to forget. She need only say the word and he would happily oblige for his Alpha Spring.