03-22-2009, 10:45 PM
Sorry for making you wait practically a month long! D:[html]
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Ryan waited, hesitating, while she kept her arms wrapped firmly around her daughter’s tiny frame. The girl wiggled, of course, not wanting to be restrained, but Ryan still wasn’t keen on taking many chances. The darkness unsettled her, especially when she knew for certain a stranger was nearby. And then, the moment of truth. The woman stepped closer, entering the light a bit more and Ryan was able to distinguish between her features. Memories flooded back and Ryan couldn’t help but find a frown growing along her muzzle. Though clearly thinking of their last encounter, Ryan usually was one to give second chances. She would see how things would go…
Ryan waited, hesitating, while she kept her arms wrapped firmly around her daughter’s tiny frame. The girl wiggled, of course, not wanting to be restrained, but Ryan still wasn’t keen on taking many chances. The darkness unsettled her, especially when she knew for certain a stranger was nearby. And then, the moment of truth. The woman stepped closer, entering the light a bit more and Ryan was able to distinguish between her features. Memories flooded back and Ryan couldn’t help but find a frown growing along her muzzle. Though clearly thinking of their last encounter, Ryan usually was one to give second chances. She would see how things would go…
"This is Valkyrie," she responded, give one tight squeeze of affection before she let the girl out of her arms. Valkyrie turn to the stranger and offered a rather cute, "Hello." Her lightly blue colored eyes twinkled in the dawn light, and it made Ryan wonder again what color they would eventually come to be. "And I’m Ryan de le Poer," she introduced herself. She knew her last name carried a negative connotation in most instances, but she didn’t care. This woman could take her as she was, or leave them in peace.