Swiftcurrent Creek [m] Fallen to her knees, but you couldn't ever tell

The burdens that the golden fur dancer held were many and Arric didn't know what they were exactly, but years of abuse tended todo that too you. Even if it was not meant as abuse. A neglect or high expectations all could damage if not handled with care.

He pulled her into a tight hug. His head over top of her head, legs near hers, but not a lover's embrace. Just two wolves being friendly, something he would do with Akavir, even Lestan.

I already told you. You be gentle with yourself. You speak kindly to yourself. It's going to take time Rev. There's no, solid answer or time frame for handling our own damage. All we can do is try our best and if we fail short of that sometimes, we just have to have enough gumption to realize it's okay that we didn't reach what we wanted today. We can try again the next day and the next until we get it right. There's no easy out or easy answer.