I’m Done Putting Out The Fires You Start

The pup typically did not answer calls that were clearly for the adults, but this was not a strange who was howling. Sure, she didn’t know Levi that well, and in fact, she was not sure they had ever had a private conversation, but he was around. He certainly was not just some random stranger, and Enera would answer calls that were not intended for her, why couldn’t Marrah do the same.

She was trying to be braver, and this felt like a comfortable step in that direction.

Hurrying her pudgy body along, Marrah was pleased to see that she was the first one who had answered. Maybe she could handle this all on her own and all the adults would think was so smart. It was definitely better to be thought of as smart rather than scared, and she needed to work hard to improve her reputation. Wagging her tail at the thought, Marrah chirped, ”What do you need Levi?” Then she would get whatever it was, and he could tell the whole pack how helpful she had been. A foolproof plan. Smart, helpful, and definitely not even a little bit scared.

When The Cranberry Vodkas Hit A Little Too Hard

I’m Done Putting Out The Fires You Start

She had been pretty pleased with herself for thinking this plan up, but when Levi began to step away from her, Marrah faltered. She paused her steps so as to not make him uncomfortable, and despite asking what he needed confusion was clear on her expression. He needed her to pass on a message, a long one. That could be could, she could do that, but it still did not clear up any of her confusion.

Chewing on her cheek for a second, trying to run possible scenarios through her brain, she came up with nothing. Finally she just asked, ”I mean sure but, why don’t you just come in and tell him yourself?” That would definitely be easier than her trying to remember everything that he said, go tell Adelard, and then come back with another message. Or maybe she could go find the leader and bring him here…

She looked back to the tiny man inquisitively, ”Unless…are you guys in a fight or something?” That would explain why he did not want to tell Adelard himself. She hoped that was not the case, she wanted to be useful, not be in the middle of a disagreement between a leader and a pack member.

When The Cranberry Vodkas Hit A Little Too Hard

I’m Done Putting Out The Fires You Start

The child blinked as Levi began to chuckle, he seemed nervous which made her own anxiety begin to intensify. If an adult was acting nervous like this it was probably not a good sign. She wished that Adelard had come to answer this call himself, but she was resolved in her decision to be useful, so she steeled herself for whatever terrible news she was about to have to pass along.

Marrah listened very carefully to what Levi was saying, but her mouth popped open in surprise at the end of his sentence. Before she could stop herself she blurt out, ”Two weeks!?” That was a really long time for him to be out of the territory taking care of someone. She did not even know that a wolf could get sick for that long.

Chewing on her cheek again for a second she continued, ”If it’s going to be that long, your friend is really sick isn’t he?” There was no other explanation. Suddenly realizing exactly what Levi was saying, Marrah took another step back with caution, she didn’t want to get sick like that. Her frown deepened, ”What about you? What if you get really sick?” What would they do without Levi?

When The Cranberry Vodkas Hit A Little Too Hard

I’m Done Putting Out The Fires You Start

Levi seemed confident that he would know what to do if he got sick, but his earlier anxiety could not be forgotten. Marrah continued to chew on her cheek as she observed the small man in front of her, wishing that she had never come here at all and just let the adults handle it. But, she had to do the right thing now and listen to the healer's plea.

Nodding in a serious manner she assured him, ”I’ll tell him, and I will try to make sure he understands.” Marrah was still too young to fully understand pack politics, but thought to herself that she wasn’t sure this would be an easy sell. Turning away the child took a few steps before pausing and looking over her shoulder. Concern was clear in the amber eyes as she called back, ”But stay healthy Levi, then you can come home and tell him yourself.” That would be the best of a bad scenario. She disappeared into the foliage to do as she was told.

When The Cranberry Vodkas Hit A Little Too Hard