the devil is & always will

While Sven could pinpoint the moment when things had changed, he was absolutely clueless as to why. Something was clearly different in Leotie's demeanor, especially when @Lilith was around. While Sven tried as well as he could to maintain their constant proximity, it was difficult to spend any time privately with the recent, sudden growth of the pack and now, especially, with his return to leadership. Her... wariness had not left, however, and he was determined to resolve whatever was bothering his dear confidant.

"Leotie!" he called out, jogging toward her once he'd found her tawny form. He slid against her side, leaning his flank into hers in greeting as he'd done countless times before.

"Walk with me," the man invited with a smile.

be a gentleman.

So many questions and so much happening it left Leotie more confused and worried and a whole lot of other emotions she wasn't sure she knew how to deal with. Sven was leader again and she was happy for him, then he could accomplish what he had set out to do and she would help as much as she could. She hated that she felt the way she did and wished she could find some way to sort through things, find a solution for herself. That was all interrupted by the sound of her name.

The Agouti woman turned recognizing the voice Immediately, Sven. They hadn't really had any private moments for awhile and she had to admit she missed them. She greeted him with a smile, happy as always to see him.

She leaned into his touch and buried her nose in his scruff taking in his scent before looking up to meet his gaze. As happy as she was to see him the worry was still there. “Of course, you know you don't have to ask. It's been some time since we’ve had the chance to just take a walk together.”