where I save you and you save me
Deimos did permit a rumble to pass through at that inquiry; satisfied for the moment that Erebos’ worries had been set aside. “Was?” he granted in return, the lift to his brow and another vibrant stream of laughter enough to admit that was still an ongoing challenge for the youth. “You were talkative.” Than himself, certainly, and could probably say that for an eternity. “Friendly, outgoing. Everything you are now,” and he nudged the youth with an elbow, until they came upon the stream.
His gaze meandered to the brook; listening for the telltale signs and sounds of the little beasts – but nothing was telling, yet. Patience was a virtue Deimos had in spades, but his son…not so much at the moment. Something valuable and learned. “How about we sit on some of those rocks? And we can use treats to lure them out.” In doing so, he led the youth over to the boulders, likely once carved from glaciers, massive, imposing, and a grand area for animals to stalk and utilize on their own. He settled upon one, patting the surface so Erebos would do the same, and began to hand over the portions within his pockets, doubting the companions’ at home would notice their absence.
His gaze meandered to the brook; listening for the telltale signs and sounds of the little beasts – but nothing was telling, yet. Patience was a virtue Deimos had in spades, but his son…not so much at the moment. Something valuable and learned. “How about we sit on some of those rocks? And we can use treats to lure them out.” In doing so, he led the youth over to the boulders, likely once carved from glaciers, massive, imposing, and a grand area for animals to stalk and utilize on their own. He settled upon one, patting the surface so Erebos would do the same, and began to hand over the portions within his pockets, doubting the companions’ at home would notice their absence.
Deimos
and we save each other over and over, a hundred times, endlessly
