Sex: FemaleThe sun had grown warm enough now to start melting the snow, wherever it could reach through the branches of the redwoods. It made walking a lot easier on aching joints, much as the warmer air did on weary lungs, and Flair was now able to take daily walks throughout the territory, although her pace was still much slower than it used to be. At this point, she had mostly accepted that her health would never be back to what it had been a year prior, though it was not an easy admission for the stoic woman, and she was determined to not remain dead weight to her pack, even if she couldn’t serve them like she had before. So much had changed in her time of isolation, many new faces joining them that she had yet to properly meet, @Finley’s leadership had proved a boon for them, and Flair would be eternally grateful for her taking the helm despite all the adversity. Then, in their newest development, Jethro had found his way home, though for now at least, it was Chan who had taken over leadership. It was a lot to process, but she was starting to finally feel able to, talking more and more about pack matters with her partner, whenever he joined her for her daily walks or, like now, they shared a private moment at rest. She’d offer advice where she could, but mostly she asked to gauge his mood, looking to make sure he wasn’t drowning under the weight of these new responsibilities, adding to his own anxieties. As much as she loved her pack and wanted to do good by it, she loved him more and his wellbeing would always be her first priority. ”Speech" Thoughts |
Just another day, without any significant markers so far. In many ways, he could be thankful for that. Chan also took issue, though. He and his closest friend were both on an inarguable downslope thanks to time alone, and while stillness could mean peace, it could also be suffocating in its own way.
He shifted, a soft breath out forcing his dark lips to part.
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As subtle as it was, his constant alertness was not lost on Flair, and it worried her. She knew from personal experience, the effect that kind of constant stress could have on the body, and while her partner was a year younger than her, age was still adding to it all. His anxiety was understandable, she shared it in part, always waiting for the next wave to hit, wondering if this would be the one to finally drown them. But she was more pragmatic about the situation – at this point in life she knew that nature would have its way no matter what they did to combat it – and while she wouldn’t exactly say that she’d accepted that, she also didn’t have the energy to spare for things he couldn’t control. Instead, she focussed on what she could affect, like the day-to-day happiness of the wolves around her. At least she would like to think she had some influence. Hearing Chan’s sigh beside her, she leaned a little heavier against his shoulder, offering a soft hum in answer, giving her silent support. She was here, willing to talk about anything on his mind, but she wasn’t going to push; knowing that not all things got better by talking about them; Especially things we can’t change… After another few moments, she decided on redirection as the best option, shifting a little before giving him a sidelong glance and asking quietly: “Y’ fed up with leadin’ yet?” Her voice creaked with the hoarseness that had become her new normal, but the sarcasm was still audible, a joking glint in her golden eyes; “Or y’ actually takin’ a likin’ t’ bossin’ wolves around?” Last time he’d been pressed into this role he’d been itching for freedom after a few moons and she doubted his attitude had changed that much, even if his mentality was more domestic now; Is that longing still in there… ”Speech" Thoughts |
