(325) Shitty post is shitty. 8D
Eris is by Nat!
The coyote peered forward with interest as the old man pulled back his cloak, revealing more of his countenance as well as a small bundle, bright of eyes and with a youthful, curious countenance. Eris looked from the child's face back toward the black mask of the old man, her head tilting to the side almost imperceptibly. Did he seek to evoke her pity by showing the child to her? She even thought him too old to have fathered the young girl, until his voice introduced her as granddaughter. This was more sensible to the coal-hued female, who simultaneously nodded and dismissed the notion that this one was fit for Salsola. An old man and a weakling babe -- neither would improve her pack's chances at life. On the contrary, such as these would only place burden upon her pack.
Oh, yes. Children need homes, otherwise they don't live long at all, the coyote agreed, though she made no move to offer the man her home. Instead, she smiled queerly at his introduction, bobbing her head up and down in a slow nod. You may not, but if you must refer to me as something, then let it be Aether, the coyote said, introducing herself with her stillborn daughter's would-be name without hesitation. She would never have adopted Solanaceae or Shibboleth's names, no -- but Aether had never truly breathed, and her name was more ceremony than anything else. In truth, the name did still belong to Eris, and so the Auxiliary could use it at her will. Perhaps you might like to head south. The packs there will welcome you with open arms. Oh, oh -- why not the skull-lined borders to the east? The mention of Inferni prompted a wicked smile from Eris, who quickly shook her head. No, take care to avoid Inferni in your travels, old man. They are not fond of anyone lacking coyote blood.
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