08-01-2008, 10:16 AM
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This thread was so sweet. Good place to end?
It wouldn’t have mattered how dark Firefly’s other side was. Kansas would still love her more than anyone else, because of their memories and because she still had a part of her that was as bright as summer sunshine. He was sure he’d be someone Firefly could lean on as long as they lived, but he had to work on keeping himself in position for that. Kansas had trouble offering help and getting involved with others, but he knew he’d have to for his family. And, of course, he wanted to. But he was a coward.
He saw this discomfort flash across her face at his question, and he worried that he might have upset her. Maybe he should have known better than to bring up one of the more troublesome areas of their lives, but he’d been so concerned. She gave him an answer that made him feel better, and her playful gesture made his tail wag swiftly behind him. I’ll try. He grinned warmly. Her eyes focused westward, on the area she’d come from. And sure enough, she said it was time to go. It seemed like she’d just gotten there – there was never enough time for things like this. But he understood, and tried not to look too crestfallen. Okay. I’ll come see you soon. And… if you need anything, ever, just ask. He leaned forward and embraced her as best he could in his lupine form, resting his chin against her smaller shoulder blades for a long while. Maybe it was a bit much, but he couldn’t help but fear that she would disappear again.
It wouldn’t have mattered how dark Firefly’s other side was. Kansas would still love her more than anyone else, because of their memories and because she still had a part of her that was as bright as summer sunshine. He was sure he’d be someone Firefly could lean on as long as they lived, but he had to work on keeping himself in position for that. Kansas had trouble offering help and getting involved with others, but he knew he’d have to for his family. And, of course, he wanted to. But he was a coward.
He saw this discomfort flash across her face at his question, and he worried that he might have upset her. Maybe he should have known better than to bring up one of the more troublesome areas of their lives, but he’d been so concerned. She gave him an answer that made him feel better, and her playful gesture made his tail wag swiftly behind him. I’ll try. He grinned warmly. Her eyes focused westward, on the area she’d come from. And sure enough, she said it was time to go. It seemed like she’d just gotten there – there was never enough time for things like this. But he understood, and tried not to look too crestfallen. Okay. I’ll come see you soon. And… if you need anything, ever, just ask. He leaned forward and embraced her as best he could in his lupine form, resting his chin against her smaller shoulder blades for a long while. Maybe it was a bit much, but he couldn’t help but fear that she would disappear again.