Virtuous hearts; Tirisfal Valley

He watched the pair, making sure both left. Doctor was perceptive and empathic, and wasn't oblivious to some of the pack's hurts. Of course, he didn't know all, considering how few of the pack he was able to talk to. He felt torn between his assigned task and what he wanted to do, as he had been much of his life. He knew what was needed to be done, but there was also what had to be done, too. He needed to keep the pack safe, but he also had to help them through this... preferably without drawing himself too personally into it, which seemed nearly impossible. He sighed, ears harshly pulled back in self anger. That wolf had ruined the pack, created this rift. Killed Koda, and thus tearing Robin's family apart and shattering more pieces of the pack into pieces. Or at least, Doctor hoped it was pieces and not dust. If it was just broken, in time it could be fixed.

Where was Teagan, and what was running through the minds of the other wolves affected by the attack? He didn't want to nose into their business, but he didn't want to make assumptions. Plus, there was Silent, Nuri, and Bright. They would be fine with Nuri and Negro Diablo for the time being. He lay down on the ground, head on his paws, trying to think. His ears lifted from their flattened position to keep alert since he was currently by himself. With an inaudible growl, he stood up again, not wanting the others to be able to guess his thoughts if the hunting party or Robin and Nephritides came back sooner than expected. Some days, he hated being empathic.

Jewel

Jewel herself had become withdrawn as well. She hardly spoke to anyone save Robbie and he was her source of comfort though he had pulled away from her as well which hurt her dearly. Lapping at some icy cold water she looked toward the treeline as a familiar scent came into her nostrils. Robbie.

She turned her ivory paws and padded softly toward him. She hoped he wouldn't reject her again. Her two toned eyes looked at him and her ears fell to the sides softly. "Robbie?" she asked her voice a half whisper and the tip of her tail moving slightly. She needed him. He was the one that had always been there for her and she was worried he was going to dissapear too and she would be alone. Mother had been so distraught...father busying himself to ward of the memories. She shifted her paws lightly and looked at her brother softly hoping he wouldn't turn and leave her too.

He was glad Nephritides agreed to accompanying Robin. Doctor thought he caught a scent from closer to the edge of the territory. He had thought the wolves would have announced themselves, but instead, the scents were getting stronger. He held back a growl, and looked at his packmates and said "Robin, Nephritides, can I ask you both to see who's coming onto our lands? I'll hold the hunting party here if they come back before you do... and call me if there are any problems." He knew the last wolf who came into the lands were still fresh in their minds. He wanted at least one of them to remain to wait for the hunting party, and was confident it'd be fine if he remained behind. Most of his concern for safety was focused on the rest of the pack, not himself, so if they had to split up, he'd rather him be the one without a partner.

Armedia looked at the fea her expression changing slightly. "I'm sorry if I seem a bit rude. I have just been running for a long time. If he catches me I'll have to go back. I lost him back around Muerta." Armedia watched them waiting for there reaction. Omisis was after her she knew it. She felt it. He was going to take his time doing it and she knew. The protection of the clan was no more and now she had to defend herself but even against a grown midnight male it was hard to keep her ground. Armedia sighed letting the edge go a bit. " I will be fine once I calm down a bit..." She finely gave the two a smile. "Thank you for caring" She sat waiting a bit wondering how ever she would fit in here. The dark packs over ran with Midnights and her old life. She wanted to be as far away as possible.

Armedia watched them. Her amber orbs flashing over them. The thoughts she had where not good ones. She felt so alone.
"I am Armedia, I came to look for a home. Do you mind pointing me in the right direction?" Her form slightly larger then the male. She was a female Midnight and it was natural for them to be the size of a regular wolf male. She waited a little her mind going in and out of focus. She grew irritated and hungry. She wished she had a nice place to lay down in. It had been so long that she really slept. The war of her kind kept her on edge that she only got short naps threw out the months they had been here. She was completely on edge.

Armedia jumped sideways as the fe spoke to her. She was in shock that others where so close. Where had she ventured to?. The ebony fea cleared her mind only switching her survival instincts in. "Where am I and who are you?" Her words clear and without fear. She needed to know where she was.

Shayde had moved around the fallen female coming up behind her at first. She now stood to the left. Her slender body was hidden well in the brush. "Excuse me" she said softly, almost a whisper that washed around the female. "Do you need aid? I'll call for someone if you do" she could surely not help the wolfess, not with her dilema of staying away from others. Her green orbs danced with concern for the she wolf but she didn't show it, not physically. She waited for an answer, or for Cane to step up and help her if he had followed... He had mentioned Muerta but Shayde wouldn't fit in there. She wasn't entirely sure she'd fit in here at the moment...

She ran from the others she ran to a place she knew nothing of. Her heart ached for her family. They where all separated there Queen murdered. Armedia moved into the unknown area. She didn't even know it was a pack territory. She moved in keeping the tears back as she did. The black fea could feel the very will to keep walking slip from her. She laid down laying her head on her mitts. She closed her eyes trying to catch her breath. She whimpered slightly as she did hoping that no one would see her. She wanted to be alone but yet she wanted to be around others. She was so confused. So lost.

Doctor looked at Robin and said, "I was with Silent during the time, so I, too, heard it was a Jabbar wolf. "Honestly, I don't want anyone to leave the pack, but I'd want answers if it were me. Try to find a reason to not kill him, but don't regret what decision you take, Robin." He looked down, thinking before looking at Robin in the eye, "Bring Nephritides with you. She was there, and can point the wolf out. Do you have anyone in mind you'd like to bring? I ask that if you wait for the hunting party to return that Cardinal remain with the pack. I have business with him."

He looked away, to see if Nephritides was still there, and to see if she was fine with her current assignment, but paused. Looking back at Robin from the corner of his eye, he said, "You can start being stronger by remembering and living for him. Remembering hurts, but your pups are good to your life. Don't push good things away, and don't throw your life away. I'm here if you want someone to listen or exchange stories with." His eyes briefly reflected understanding that could only be seen in someone who was also haunted by something, before they returned to their normal, casual appearance.

Nuri was riveted on Silent's features agony blooming through his chest. He saw the emotions playing in her eyes, anger and revulsion that he had asked such a thing of her. Then the storm calmed and acceptance...even defeat dawned on her features and he winced. How could he have brought his mate down to such an emotional state? She conceded with his point in words and he almost broke down and begged her to stay. How could he ask her to leave their pups? And here she was doing it...when she came and nuzzled her neck he returned it holding back his own anguish knowing this was hard enough for her. She wanted to see the pups before they left...he thought her too weak still to have more emotional upsets now but he would never stop her from doing this. Breathing heavily he followed her outside the den and waited. He would let her do this alone.

Glancing about he noticed the pack was busy going about their business. That was ...good. His chest ached though and he could not keep his focus on his friends. Silent came back then...stepping into him he embraced her lending her his strength. "I am sorry my love...we won't go until you are absolutely ready. Though..." Here his voice cracked "It should be soon, no need to stay in pain." Tears threatened but he would be strong for her. Inhaling her scent he took comfort in that. She would heal and perhaps someday come back. But he had seen the way she walked, the slightly offness in her eyes. His heart ached and he knew he would not be the same wolf when he returned.

Doctor looked at Nephritides as she answered, vigorously shaking his head when she said she had no skills. "You do have some. Skills don't necessarily include things you can see. It can be intellectual, communication with others, or things like that. I believe Teagan's a pupsitter, but I shall assign you to that, too, for now... and if I send someone off on a task, I may call on you to help them so they won't be alone, and to see if you find something that suits you. I don't want to assign you to the wrong task." He added, "Try to have some more confidence in yourself. If you feel like you'd be good at something, or if there's something you like to do, tell me." Tilting his head, he said, "To be honest, I'm not sure of Chimera's intentions. It's a bit... to convenient that she comes and offers to help out after all this. I'm sure Cardinal noticed, but when the hunting party comes back, get to know her. She might be more cautious around me, but might be more open towards you. Just be yourself around her, and tell me if there's anything suspicious. Don't act on your own."

It was then Robin approached. He nodded, and asked, "What with?" His eyes took a casual sweep, noting he looked tired, although he wasn't surprised. "You don't have to force yourself to look or sound any particular way around me, friend," he added. "It'll add to your existing stress."