2/26/2025, 2:20 AM
It seemed the right thing to do.
Checking in on everyone, that is.
Dawnbreak had gradually settled back into something of its former routine in the wake of Genghis' death, albeit with a more somber air than before. Figures moved listlessly in the shadows; checking borders, replenishing the cache, mending wounds in an almost mechanical fashion - it was as if everyone wore a strained smile at best. Every time the pack seemed to find its footing at last, another tragedy rocked their world.
Particularly that of the Shakti-Vaes family.
Aurelia was finishing up her rounds for the evening, ensuring everyone was well and accounted for. This 'head count' was becoming quite important to her, a sense of panic at the pit of her stomach clawing desperately at the walls over the thought of losing someone else - and losing them so needlessly, so pointlessly.
What happened to Genghis could have been avoided.
A thin, golden figure huddled in the dim light ahead.
Aurelia realized she hadn't formulated anything else to say beyond a greeting.
Checking in on everyone, that is.
Dawnbreak had gradually settled back into something of its former routine in the wake of Genghis' death, albeit with a more somber air than before. Figures moved listlessly in the shadows; checking borders, replenishing the cache, mending wounds in an almost mechanical fashion - it was as if everyone wore a strained smile at best. Every time the pack seemed to find its footing at last, another tragedy rocked their world.
Particularly that of the Shakti-Vaes family.
Aurelia was finishing up her rounds for the evening, ensuring everyone was well and accounted for. This 'head count' was becoming quite important to her, a sense of panic at the pit of her stomach clawing desperately at the walls over the thought of losing someone else - and losing them so needlessly, so pointlessly.
What happened to Genghis could have been avoided.
A thin, golden figure huddled in the dim light ahead.
Golde -her name was apt,
Hello.
Aurelia realized she hadn't formulated anything else to say beyond a greeting.
I just... wanted to...she hesitated, suddenly awkward.
See how you were.
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