Mountain of Dire Calling Card

She smiled as the warmth in her eyes lit up her face. Ahh, relief. His tail sent bits of snow into the air and he chuckled as he heard her say that he was rather persuasive, ”Ohhh, I try…” ”But don’t think I’ll forget about this,” she noted. Borden nodded, ”Of course…”

Even as she eyed him with a stern gaze, he continued to grin. It was given, really, and the male had been right to assume she’d say such a thing, wanting to be sure of Ozera’s condition and all too aware of what had just happened before them with Vlarindara. Jayse wagged her tail and licked the side of his face. He watched her stand, doing the same as she stated that she hadn’t slept since they last met. All too eager to accompany her, he mirrored her actions. ”Same,” he sheepishly admitted. ”Let us mosey then...”

Taking a step forward, he strolled along the base of the mountain. While he did enjoy the views his perch provided, he figured it’d be better to settle down in the den they had occupied during the most recent storm. Well, not only better, but he knew Jayse might’ve acquired a fear of ledges after sharing her unfortunate incident. Tail swaying behind him, he approached the well-hidden den, confirming he had found it from the faint scent of its previous owners as well as the familiar perfume of his beloved. He stood at the entrance, waiting for her to step in first before he snuggled up beside her.

Well, what do you want from me?

He was always very agreeable, and this was no exception. She softly laughed and shook her head. Feeling somewhat spoiled because of it. She would do her best, likewise, not to displease him either. He was much better at it though. Questions lingered in her mind, but she was not ready to ask them, and half of her really didn't want to know. She did put it out of her mind, happy to see him grinning at her. This was what mattered, what was happening now, not the past now. "Aw, I had a feeling." She answered, not surprised his sleeping habits hadn't changed. One paw raised, she paused, waiting to follow him as she always managed to do. His steps took him to the base of the mountain, and she let a breath of relief. The mountain made her more nervous then usual. She was always on the look out, and her stride slow; it took her a long time to get any where. She could no longer glance down, and take in the view either. That was what was the most terrifying looking over the edge. The feeling of a cat stuck on a tight rope, without a safety net wouldn't be far from explaining it. She hadn't had to tell him this, it was like he would know from the words she didn't say. Maybe that's one of the reasons she loved him so much, he understood her, they had a silent langauge between them. The tip of her tail went back and forth while she eagerly kept pace. It didn't take long to realize where he was going, and she smiled to herself. Happy it was much easier to find it, and in different circumstances. No roller coast emotions, and unknowing what awaited her. Though in truth the night had turned out to be a memory in her book, it was a better feeling to be with him now. Always the gentleman, she took note of this, and crawled into the familiar setting first. She breathed in the aromas till she curled up where she had, not too long ago. Warmly she smiled as he entered, snuggling close to her. Yawning she said,"Maybe later, you can tell me about your friend, and Raigo?" she carefully touched his nose,"When your ready to." She implied, meaning it didn't praticularly matter when as long as he wanted to, even if it wasn't any time soon. She leaned into him, and closed her eyes soon falling asleep. The only way to find true happiness, is to risk being completely cut open.

Oh” he slowly gave another nod as she yawned, mentioning that she’d like to hear of Vlarindara and Raigo – whenever he felt it was appropriate to share. ”Erm, sure. Sure… Of course.” He placed his head between his paws, relaxing his ears as he draped his tail over hers. ”Anything you’d like,” he sleepily whispered. Leaning into him, she drifted to sleep.

He watched her for a few moments, listening to the rhythm of her breathing and the occasional chirp of a bird from outside the den. Finally, things had worked themselves out… No longer was he torn or feeling as though he were one half of something much larger than himself. No more heartstrings were being pulled; no more worries caused him stress aside from how Jayse was going to take in the information about the “siblings” and how Vlarindara would react towards him now. He couldn’t just stay here or run away with Jayse while Vlarindara and Raigo still inhabited their den on the edges of Cedarwood Forest. He allowed his eyes to close. After the next pack meeting had adjourned, he decided he would ask if the pair would like to join them when he and Jayse made their way into the west. If they declined his offer, no big deal; if they decided to come along, to let him continue to fulfill his sworn duty to care for and help them, he simply hoped his beloved wouldn’t mind. They would probably need Vlarindara’s help if they were to find and make a place for themselves.

{Presto.}.

Well, what do you want from me?