Her face brightened as he nosed her shoulder, and she was unable to stop the grin from spreading across her features. Her voice held a tone of seriousness to it as she spoke. "And thank you for trusting me." Turning her face toward him, she nudged his neck in a comforting manner. Her words really came from the bottom of her heart. She trusted him, and he trusted her. Neither party had any sort of reason to do so, but still they did.

Anticipation grew in her stomach, as she awaited his answer. When it came, she felt relief wash over her. There would be a next time, and he wasn't walking out of her life forever. Instead of goodbye, it would be more like a 'see-you-later'. His promise hung with her, and she planned on holding him to it. One day, they would seek each other out again. Her tail swooped back and fourth with more intensity than before. The air around her felt light, and she was sure that tonight, her nightmares would not plague her.

Her sunny eyes fell ahead of them, to the edge of the woods she had inhabited for so long. A strange feeling crept up her spine, and she padded onward. Knowing her new found friend would be next to her soothed the feeling that bubbled up in her stomach. A few more steps and they would be leaving this place behind. Past the imposing trees, and the suffocating mist. Out where the air was open, free of a constant vapor. The next time she returned, she would be alone. It didn't sit well with her, but it had to be done. She planned on taking him most of the way, and refused to back out of her promise. She would be home before anyone missed her, and she wanted to spend as much time with Lachesis as she could. After all, they only had so much time together.

Sun kissed eyes fell on the male before she spoke. He was so different from anyone she had ever met. He was a bright light in the dark. Innocence in a world of damnation. She hoped the world wouldn't touch him. It had to leave his light flickering. "I am going to hold you to that." A playful smile peaked through the cracks.

The thought of him scouring the forests yelling her name evoked a giggle. The thought was completely ludicrous, but she had a feeling she would do the same. At least she knew where he was going to be staying for a little while, and if they did find a pack in the area, she would make it a priority to seek out the pear eyed male. "I promise I won't. I will make sure to come find you before we leave." Just like she would hold him to his promise of returning, she would hold herself to this one. After all, friendship was about trust.

The possibility of him up and moving filtered through her head, and she had to make sure he was going to do the same. "You can't leave without telling me either. I would end up searching all over the springs for you." A playful smile crossed her maw before she spoke again. "What if I fell in and you weren't there to save me?" She allowed a quiet laugh to fall from her mouth, knowing full well that she could swim. There weren't many wolves that couldn't. Briefly she wondered if he knew how, as he had grown up in a rather sheltered place. Though Capella had always assumed it was just instinct, she had assumed the same about the basics such as eye contact. Lachesis was making her rethink things she thought she already knew, and the strangest part was that she kind of liked it.

As they crossed the threshold of the forest the air around them began to wuther. It was as if she was being pushed away from the forest she had come to know and love. Almost like her desire to leave and take Lachesis home had made the forest reject her. She couldn't think about that now though. With the white male by her side, she felt safe. The woods would accept her upon her return. They had to.

Her smile was as bright as ever when he chipped in his response. Capella was overly ecstatic that he agreed, and for the time being, she could rest assured that they would be able to keep in contact. Though she wished there wasn't such a big gap between them, and that visits would come often, she knew it was impossible. Both of them had prior duties to their friends, and it wouldn't be right to drop everything so they could see each other all of the time. Of course she was determined to see him whenever she wouldn't be missed.

The ivory male's comment made her laugh as his hip bumped against hers. Never one to be outdone, she playfully ran her shoulder into his. "Alright, but if you don't get there fast enough and I drown, I am going to haunt you!" The humor was evident in her voice. Even if there were such things as ghosts, she would never choose to haunt her olive eyed friend. Of course, she wasn't going to let him know that. His next words were met with a quick retort. "Well if I can't find my way out of the fog, then I guess you will just have to find your way in!" Only joy touched her golden eyes as she joked around with Lachesis. It had been so long since she'd felt so happy, and she was reluctant to let him leave.

Lachesis was a little strange, yes, but Capella thought she might like it. In fact, the whole world was a little weird. Everyone had quirks, just like everyone had scars. They were all misfits, searching for their place in life. Maybe these lands were made just for them. Maybe they all had a purpose here. In this place they could form lasting bonds and relationships. It was possible for them to create their own fate, start anew. Lachesis and Capella would have to find their places in the world, but for now at least they had each other. Both parties could find comfort in the fact that they weren't alone. At least for a little while.

The timid male who moved beside her already held the title of a friend. The way it happened surpassed even her own ken. It was a certainly a surprise, and one she was grateful for. Each and every wolf desired someone to talk to free of judgement. They all needed to be able to speak of their terrors, and triumphs. Just another soul who would listen to them without having to fear a backlash. Capella knew that her ghost like companion would be there to fill the position if need be. Maybe not now, or even soon, but one day she was going to have to tell someone of the nightmares, and horrors that had caught up with her. As long as she would have Lachesis to tell, she wouldn't have to burden the others who so desperately needed more light in their lives. Shade had experienced so much loss, and though she loved him as if he were family, she couldn't cause him more pain. She knew he would worry too much about her, and that isn't what she needed. Pity wouldn't help her in the long run.

His playful voice transferred the emotion straight into her. "You know, I think I just might. Every time you start to fall asleep I will whisper in your ear." It was a good plan, or at least she thought so. After all, it was his fault she would be drowning in the springs. Her impish smile spread throughout her face, even shining in her eyes. Of course the off-white girl would never be so cruel to Lachesis, and if she had anything to do with it, nobody ever would.

His claim that the fog couldn't stop him sent a laugh through her. Perhaps it wouldn't be able to, and he would come visit her again soon. Briefly she wondered what his home looked like, and where the pair had chosen to make their den. Was it safe? Were there other packs nearby that could pose a threat? Her travels there had been so brief she hadn't even thought of stopping to investigate the area. Worry filled her brain and the words flew from her mouth after that. "If you ever need anything, just remember where I am." She needed him to stay safe. He was her friend now, and she couldn't lose him.

Whether they walked in silence, or while talking, she would be happy. Simply just two creatures in the big open world, safe in each other's company. Capella hoped he too was content to just be. The creamy girl couldn't remember the last time she was this satisfied. Not even her memories could spoil her time with the pear eyed boy. Often her nightmares came to her even in her waking hours, and until this point she had given up on warding them away. However, she now felt as though she was having a breakthrough. Something about him took them away. It was possible that her mind was just occupied, or maybe it was the fact that she had spoken of her past with him. He hadn't judged her, or pitied her. It was what it was. That is exactly what she needed. One day, she would divulge the rest of it to him, and she could trust that he wouldn't ever use it against her.

His laugh tugged at her heart, filling it with laughter as well. He had seen through her guise, and maybe this male already knew her better than she thought. She knew she had it in her to be mean. Of course it would never be without reason, only handed out to those who truly deserved it. Were someone to come after the pups, her family, or even the loner next to her. She would stand up for them, or at least try. But to Lachesis? No. She could never hurt him. He was her friend, and she hoped he would be forever.

The gleam in her eye remained as she watched him raise his eyebrow. "Oh no! I'm terribly, horribly mean. I like to bite strangers who walk around my woods, don't yah know? You just got lucky you jumped too high for me to reach." She jokingly bumped his chin with her head as the thought sent her into a fit of giggles. Her face turned to a more serious expression, but still remained soft. "You will be seeing a lot of me as well. At least if I can help it." She hoped she could.