Where I Go, Trouble Follows (Closed- East)
Oct 10, 2014 15:01:44 GMT -5
Post by Scotia on Oct 10, 2014 15:01:44 GMT -5
Winter was never one of my favorite seasons. Yes, I had been born in early winter, and my earliest memories were playing with my siblings in the snow. But I had my reasons for not liking it. The weather was too cold, and my short fur didn't protect me as well as I'd like against it. Plus, the cold weather tended to make my leg ache. That tended to put me in a bad mood. Trying to keep from snapping at Epic or the kids, I tried to spend most of my time hunting. The job allowed me to vent my frustrations and kept my mind off the pain. There was a beauty in winter, I would admit that, but if only it wasn't so cold. Well, that and if only my leg wouldn't hurt. Nothing I could do about the leg though. It's what I got for being so cocky and thinking I could take on someone older.
This time though, I wasn't hunting. Instead, I chose to spend my time investigating. Which would be fine and all if I didn't have someone trailing me. Selena apparently had decided that following me was a good idea. If it wasn't for the fact that she was constantly sick (and the cold weather didn't help with that), I would be okay with that. I didn't want or need her to get sick more than usual. I walked through the abandoned fort, checking back every so often to make sure my daughter was still behind. Epic wouldn't be happy with me if I lost her. And I didn't need an angry mate as well as everything else that came with winter.
I hopped over a wooden crate that was in my way, not thinking about the fact that it wouldn't be easy for Selena to get over. "Daddy?" She asked, causing me to stop and remember that she couldn't get over. I held back a sigh and jumped back over the crate. She stood a ways back, looking it over, as if by looking at it, she would be able to get to the other side. I picked her up and climbed back over the crate. Jumping over something tended to make my leg hurt, and the added weight of Selena in my jaws meant that I was heavier in the front than usual. As it was, I stumbled when I landed, trying to regain my balance so I wouldn't drop the pup.
"Why are we here Daddy?" She asked. It wasn't like I could answer her with my mouth full, so I set her down carefully. Honestly, I was surprised that she had followed me out, since she obviously preferred her mother's company over mine. But I was grateful for whatever amount of time I got to spend with my children. "Just checking things out," I replied. That then spouted another barrage of questions, like why this particular place and why wasn't I hunting like I usually did. The last question I wasn't too fond of. I didn't like being questioned about why I wasn't hunting. "Because I haven't been here before, and I went hunting earlier today," I answered. That seemed to settle her curiosity for now. I set off again, keeping in mind to look out for any obstacles that might hinder Selena in her trying to follow.
The place was too quiet for my liking, although i supposed not many dogs came around here. Selena started asking me questions when I stopped, thinking I heard a noise. I put a paw over her mouth to shut her up, not trying to attract anyone's attention. "Stay quiet," I whispered, on high alert for any other sign that someone was here. I stepped forward, but not before making sure that Selena stayed where she was. My first priority was making sure my daughter was safe. It wouldn't take much to get her safe, and her getting hurt was always dangerous. I took a couple more steps forward, a quiet growl rising in my throat. If someone was trying to sneak up on me, they would regret it.
This time though, I wasn't hunting. Instead, I chose to spend my time investigating. Which would be fine and all if I didn't have someone trailing me. Selena apparently had decided that following me was a good idea. If it wasn't for the fact that she was constantly sick (and the cold weather didn't help with that), I would be okay with that. I didn't want or need her to get sick more than usual. I walked through the abandoned fort, checking back every so often to make sure my daughter was still behind. Epic wouldn't be happy with me if I lost her. And I didn't need an angry mate as well as everything else that came with winter.
I hopped over a wooden crate that was in my way, not thinking about the fact that it wouldn't be easy for Selena to get over. "Daddy?" She asked, causing me to stop and remember that she couldn't get over. I held back a sigh and jumped back over the crate. She stood a ways back, looking it over, as if by looking at it, she would be able to get to the other side. I picked her up and climbed back over the crate. Jumping over something tended to make my leg hurt, and the added weight of Selena in my jaws meant that I was heavier in the front than usual. As it was, I stumbled when I landed, trying to regain my balance so I wouldn't drop the pup.
"Why are we here Daddy?" She asked. It wasn't like I could answer her with my mouth full, so I set her down carefully. Honestly, I was surprised that she had followed me out, since she obviously preferred her mother's company over mine. But I was grateful for whatever amount of time I got to spend with my children. "Just checking things out," I replied. That then spouted another barrage of questions, like why this particular place and why wasn't I hunting like I usually did. The last question I wasn't too fond of. I didn't like being questioned about why I wasn't hunting. "Because I haven't been here before, and I went hunting earlier today," I answered. That seemed to settle her curiosity for now. I set off again, keeping in mind to look out for any obstacles that might hinder Selena in her trying to follow.
The place was too quiet for my liking, although i supposed not many dogs came around here. Selena started asking me questions when I stopped, thinking I heard a noise. I put a paw over her mouth to shut her up, not trying to attract anyone's attention. "Stay quiet," I whispered, on high alert for any other sign that someone was here. I stepped forward, but not before making sure that Selena stayed where she was. My first priority was making sure my daughter was safe. It wouldn't take much to get her safe, and her getting hurt was always dangerous. I took a couple more steps forward, a quiet growl rising in my throat. If someone was trying to sneak up on me, they would regret it.