Odette looked up at him, panting and wagging her tail. Her gaze flickered over to the peculiar fox her head tilting to the left and then to the right. Obviously she was curious, but Déodat sensed her wariness and was grateful for it, even if Imogen was harmless. Instead of insisting on play, she nestled herself into her bonded’s leg, taking comfort in his warmth and presence. Déodat found the pup’s touch welcome and a reassurance. Today had been a great failure, but a failure they shared together. Hotaru’s words echoed in the back of his mind of an unshakable bond through the stormiest of weather. They had held strong through one trial, and Odette was still little more than a babe. Come adulthood she would be a stalwart companion and friend.
His mind drifted back to the present as a question escaped from Lena’s lips. For a moment he was unsure precisely how to respond. So much had happened in so little time. He went from the bachelor to the father of one daughter alongside his troublesome dog. The Plague had been reborn(not that he would reveal that to his friend).
“There have been ups and downs, but mostly positive lately.” He said with a slow nod. “I sired a daughter with the mare Esther.” He might as well simply expose his actions to his friend. “Her name is Mirabella, I’ll have to introduce her to you.” She looked like him, and Déodat knew any who saw the filly prance through the Basin could trace back her origins.
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Bears the name of "Battle Born"