I know that while I have height on most wolves, Bella is pretty close to me in weight and we are almost of the same bloodlines, so close we could almost be cousins but I don't think about things like that. I know that I'm big and strong and I plan on using that to defend the ones I care about. I don't have a pack to defend anymore so the number of wolves I protect has dropped now but I would still go to great lengths for any wolf I know from Diveen and family and friends. Bella is one of those friends and just seeing her like this angers and concerns me. When she sees my reaction though, she chuckles and nips at me. Her words only cause me to scowl and even as she smiles, I sigh. "They look like they hurt." My brows furrow as I lean in to look closer at one of the wounds. My eyes soften, wishing I knew how to help.

Her next words only hurt a little more as she goes on about how I've been away at Diveen and she's been taking care of herself. My jaw tightens and my tail flicks. "Well I'm not there now. I left. And you've always known where to find me. I would always come to you, Bella." I say the words before I even knew I was going to say them, blinking a few times as I try to clear my head. She does try to go back and amend her words and I nod, my expression softening. "You're right. I would have." Then she turns the subject to her mother and I scowl again. "I can't help that." I admit, my shoulders slouching a bit as if I should be ashamed to admit such a thing. As she straightens up and makes a comment about being the boss, I do lighten up some though, snorting as my ears prick forward.

"I guess so, but you know...you could save a few licks for me next time." I offer a goffy smirk as I wag my tail. I look around. "So, what are your plans for today?"

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