( Gently, no condescension in it. More like she's checking that they're not somehow weirdly magical and immortal, or something. )
There was another hold-beast before this one. It doesn't make it hurt any less that he passed, but it doesn't mean Wulfhold will be without a wolf forever.
( She smiles, sad and hopeful at the same time, brushing her thumb across Astrid's wrist to comfort her. )
Maybe he lead you here so you could learn something important for your home. Maybe you'll even find his successor. Things not going to plan doesn't mean you've let them down, it just means the path is longer than you'd like.
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( Gently, no condescension in it. More like she's checking that they're not somehow weirdly magical and immortal, or something. )
There was another hold-beast before this one. It doesn't make it hurt any less that he passed, but it doesn't mean Wulfhold will be without a wolf forever.
( She smiles, sad and hopeful at the same time, brushing her thumb across Astrid's wrist to comfort her. )
Maybe he lead you here so you could learn something important for your home. Maybe you'll even find his successor. Things not going to plan doesn't mean you've let them down, it just means the path is longer than you'd like.