Rio's chest swelled with pride at the compliments Sugar Fix bestowed both upon himself and Tamlin- it reminded him inevitably of his late Lady, but instead of remembering with a certain sadness the red head then smiles, tentatively and warmly, keeping his friendly demeanor toward the Mother. It isn't too soon after the fact that Tamlin is taking his leave, obviously to begin with the hunt and return home soon. Rio couldn't help but feel slight sorrow for a moment before he realized he actually had a reason for staying back; the lady beside him. With that he gave Tamlin a quick nod of good luck, before turning his muzzle and in that his bright citrine gaze back on the female beside him, who had remained laying down throughout this whole ordeal. She had managed to keep her cool considerably well seeing as she was in a quite strange situation. Rio didn't mind in the slightest of course, though. He merely view it as a chance to help someone, and someone he so far liked at that. In the last few months the boy had taken more so to keeping to himself then to go out of his way to meet and befriend people. He just didn't seem to have it in him and so had withdrawn. But at this point in time he was rather happy with the opportunity to meet another and befriend them. Especially when said another just happened to be a wolf that reminded him distinctly of his old Alpha, whose memory he would surely honour.
He was quick to note the slight timid quality of her words as she spoke quietly to him again, thanking him and voicing how she wouldn't wish to be a burden or anything on him. Shaking his muzzle slightly, Rio allowed a gentle smile to tug at his lips as he gazed down upon the pretty lady, before lowering his muzzle to be level with her own gaze, his bright citrine gleaming with radiance. The boy couldn't recall the last time he had been this happy to be home or around someone, and it showed obvious across his entire demeaner. He liked Sugar Fix, and was happy that he could help along with her delivery. Speaking of the deliver, he momentarily glanced down at the Mother's three newborn children, gazing upon them with wonder for a moment, before turning his irises back to allow him to focus on the maiden herself. When he spoke again, his voice was quiet and tender, but masculine in it's tenor tones. “You are not at all to be considered a burden, Sugar. We completely welcome you here in Bright Moon and offer you what you need until you are well enough to do as you choose. Though of course I'm specifically here to whisk you away and convince you that all you ever need is right here in front of you.” Even as the words were leaving his lips, Rio was quick to pull up from the close proximity he had put himself in with the female. It wasn't because he was uncomfortable, or even because he feared what she might respond with.
Instead, the ginger had a broad smile plastered across his muzzle as he had turned away from the girl, giving himself a moment to compose himself before turning back to her and keeping a slight, respectful distance as she gazed down upon her with the same wonder as he had graced her children with. “Well, Sugar, it seems we've been left to our own devices. And I feel like I must ask- are you hungry, or perhaps thirsty? I myself would mind something to eat right now, and I know of a wonderful area for you to rest at, if you feel up to moving yet? If not it's your turn for a fantastic idea.” It seemed everything pouring out of Rio's maw was tinged with a playful note this day, or perhaps just around this female, the red head wasn't even sure himself which it was. But regardless of this, he was not self concious in the slightest as it wasn't in his nature. Instead he was kind and caring as he had always been, eager to look after the well being of others, even if it meant sacrificng his own. But in this instance, he was no where near sacrificing a thing, instead, it was a relevation and a sort of medicine to heal his cracked soul. Time is the ultimate healer, but there are certain beings who can simply mend in such a way. Back to reality, Rio remained as estatic as ever and yet patient for his new acquantince to reply, as he was eager to help, or if she so wished it simply sit back and relax.
who'll have mercy on my soul
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