Rising Sun Valley one way ticket

The Alpha lifted his shoulders in a light shrug at her question -- it was not that he could determine Shadow's actions, but when he had once questioned Paarthurnax about it, she too had seemed concerned of the possibility.. and if anyone had held a glimpse to what Shadow was like, it was her -- hence why she had run the hell away. "If he does, he couldn't be so stupid to do it when they're so young. Once they're a bit older though.. I wouldn't put it past him." The time was ticking by, and while he was beginning to feel as if seeking out Star was a lost cause.. he knew if he didn't give that final sweep, he would have always wondered.

"I'll be back before you know it," he murmured, only now allowing his muzzle to tip and to brush her cheek -- a revered contact if only because of its rarity as the two tried to find their footing with one another once more.