Characters Involved: Shadowbow, Tovin

Camp Willow: Main Area
Tovin accepts the hug. "Don't be. I really shouldn't be bringing my problems onto you like this. I'll figure it all out...eventually."

Shadowbow sighs, shaking his head and brining it back to look her in the eyes, "When I asked to come with you, I was agreeing to be a shoulder you could cry on, and a beast you could come too...I..." he sighs, and he goes quiet.

Life has forced Tovinney Springeye to become a fiercely independent otter. She's often been caught alone, with no one she trusts and can rely on. This being so, she's used to caring for herself. But now, after her recent ordeal, having someone else around is sounding more and more appealing. She's quiet for a time, considering his statement. Finally, "Thank you. You have no idea how much that means to me."

Shadowbow smiles, still looking her in the eyes, just releaved that him saying all of this hasn't made anything harder for her.

Tovin meets his gaze for a few seconds before looking away. She hates to admit it, but right now she's feeling rather helpless and open. She hates that feeling. Stupid crutches. It's all their fault.

Shadowbow rests his head, on her shoulder again, and he whispers, "I wan to be there as a shoulder for you to cry on, and to catch you when you fall... but only if you'll let me be that beast."

Zack comes in from the other side of the camp.
Zack has arrived.

As much as she appreciates Shadowbow, Tovin doesn't think she's ready for anything at the moment. She stares straight ahead and is quiet. She doesn't know how to go about this gently. "Please, mate. Give me time. I need to think about this.

Lightsail comes in from the other side of the camp.
Lightsail has arrived.

Shadowbow nods sliding off of the rock from next to the otter maid with a nod, "I understand," he looks her in the eyes for a moment, before he looks around the clearing.