KORBIN
No, there was no love lost for the blonde woman who had tumbled into Noah's life, and thus spilled over into Korbin's by default. But that did not mean he didn't care about his friend, and the laconic whisper spoke of terrible wounds. Scars not healed well. A trickle of sympathy bled through the bond, and a soft croon broke the raven's silence for emphasis. It was unfortunate; it was too bad. A mute question soon followed; "Are you okay?"
It was the first time in a very long while that Korbin cared about anyone except himself. If the time in the tundra had done anything except postpone dealing with his grief, it seemed to be this. A piece of compassion returned, a bit of perspective restored. It still felt awkward though, and the bird puffed up, feather's ruffling against the unaccustomed feelings.
Food was an excellent distraction, an excuse to shift attentions elsewhere. Blinking with sudden enthusiasm, the birds caw was loud and raucous. A resounding YES. It was always hungry. Food was scarce on the Tundra. Enough to live on, but little else. Beneath the feathers, there was only muscle and bone and beating heart. Should the bird become man... the thought of what would emerge was not pretty.
It was the first time in a very long while that Korbin cared about anyone except himself. If the time in the tundra had done anything except postpone dealing with his grief, it seemed to be this. A piece of compassion returned, a bit of perspective restored. It still felt awkward though, and the bird puffed up, feather's ruffling against the unaccustomed feelings.
Food was an excellent distraction, an excuse to shift attentions elsewhere. Blinking with sudden enthusiasm, the birds caw was loud and raucous. A resounding YES. It was always hungry. Food was scarce on the Tundra. Enough to live on, but little else. Beneath the feathers, there was only muscle and bone and beating heart. Should the bird become man... the thought of what would emerge was not pretty.
Young and alone on a long road,
Once I lost my way
Once I lost my way
