Haunted Wood no rivers and no lakes can put the fire out

Another lesson learned.


As he lost his focus it only took seconds for her make her move and he was unprepared. He felt his weight go off balance and stumbled turning to try and grab her scruff as he fell and missing, hitting the dirt while twisting and trying to get his paws back underneath him. Fur prickled with embarrassment and shame, eyes flashing as he refused to look at Vengeance again pushing himself up and whirling to face her again. His breath blew out in a quick burst from his nostrils as he shook off the pain and readied himself to continue looking more wary of her than he initially was. He had to pretend Vengeance wasnt there, he steeled himself to not pay the man any more mind even though his presence was like a physical weight, dragging him down, dulling his senses. All he wanted was to do good, all he wanted was to prove himself.