[Brilliance]

Originally Posted by Beam

Fennec just had to say the words, Timid, this small golden cat beside him, didn't being in a dark forest filled with those cats. She deserved to have panic life, where she could make her own choices. But that wasn't up to Fennec, it was up to her. He slowed down his pace slightly, making sure Timid could catch up to him. Everyday, he wished that he had a choice- well, he did, he just never took up on it. It would pain him to know that Timid had the world infant of her to run away from the claws of the Syndicate, but she turned back and walked right back to the pain and regretted it for the rest of her life. Maybe thats what happened to his father, but he knew nothing of what happened to him, and he sure would maybe like to know. The only hint he had was that small, russet cat....

Fennec stayed silent, maybe history was convincing enough. But he knew stumbling upon it had a huge space where a backstory would be. He just didn't want to fill it in. Its not like he didn't trust Timid, well, he did trust her but they've only know each other for what, half an hour or so? He didn't feel ready to share his backstory, and he never found anyone share it to. Maybe it was overreacting, keeping it away, but it was a large kind of 'secret' to keep. as much as he wanted to tell someone, he didn't, because what happened in his past belonged to him and if he told anyone, they'd fan over him like a helpless little kit. It wouldn't help, because when he was a helpless little kit, no on cared about him then. But when everything done, cats would seem to care. It didn't fit his situation, so he didn't want to handout his past. He knew he dint want to hand out his past...
Yet.

Fennec stopped when Timid began to speak again, a slight shiver shaking her, he faltered for a moment, his mouth wide open and mouthing starts to a reassuring sentence, "No one is going to die of hypothermia. Its all okay." he told her, watching her so make sure she was doing fine, he really didn't know how to adress the situation. Did Timid need support or someone to tell her its not real? He swallowed nervously, he kept his mouth shut after that.

He winced when he mentioned the bear, and immediately the guilty feeling took place when Timid visibly quivered beside him. His four spiked on his neck in alarm, he didn't want Timid to be scared, and it was stupid of him to say something like that, [B]"No- theres no bears. Empty words, uh- i don't believe it there no bears here." he assured her, stopping for her as she crouched on the ground. Fennec didn't want Timid to be scared, be he int know how to prevent her feeling frightened. Suddenly he felt himself slightly ranting, but with no purpose, maybe Timid would feel calmer if he talked about something. "The deer and elk are so nice. They're, whats the word? yes- there really majestic. You'll see, have you seen any deer or elk? They're so beautiful, we'll probably see one where I'm taking you." the descriptive words felt odd in his mouth, but he hoped that Timid could imagine a doe in a sunny aspen grove, like the first time he'd seen one. It was scary at first, he den mention that, but his eyes were instantly glued to the deer, any animal part of the deer family seemed so captivating to him. So different to every skittering creature and natural again the forests.

Fennec sighed in relief when she began to walk again with him, even if it was right next to him. He didn't really mind when his fur brushed hers, but he made sure he didn't accidentally bump her tail, because he had a hunch it would be the most awkward action that could happen while walking, so he kept it out behind him, his tail tip taunting the ground. He stopped his thoughts from wandering to his backstory for the millionth time today by just focusing on his breathing and glancing at Timid once in a while, keeping his brain occupied. He tilted his head at her curious stare.

Then a lump caught in his throat as Timid asked hr question. If he had a chance to hide his sudden emotion, it slipped away. His pupils shrunk and his eyes widened, giving him a nervous look, and his eras pitched in and filed backwards, but didn't touch his head. He, as of now, was facing the truth of what happened to him. And he couldn't exactly lie to Timid, she would see him through before he even attempted to speak. He forced his ears forward and shot a glance at Timid, "I had to leave." Fennec said simply, his tone was a little shyer and snappier than he expected, but he couldn't take it back, t was out there. He might as well said 'something happened and i had to escape.'he cleared his throat awkwardly, he didn't want to spill to Timid the real reason: Something happened to his family member, he chased after her, and ended up stumbling in shock to this place. but that still want entirely the whole truth. "I miss them everyday. But I had no choice."

The small she cat knew that the tom was such a...secret. A mystery that she wondered what confidential information he was hiding behind his orbs. She didn't want to pry into his business, but it was tempting. It was tempting to want to know much about him, but Timid knew her limitations. She would pry until she was yelled at, then she knew to shut up. Because this golden cat did not like to be yelled at. She slumped next to Fennec, trying her best to stay in line with him. Her ears folded to her head, and she stayed silent.

The thought of bears strolling around through her still made her slightly afraid. There were hardly any bears in the Syndicate. In fact, there were not any animals within the syndicate. It was such a tough place to find food, since the land was so barren. Sometimes Timid felt bad for Halite. He was such an odd character, that she felt pity for him more than sorry. Especially with the recent lost war with Skyclan. Timid could remember that day when she patiently, but anxiously awaited for the fighters to get back and declared they won the fight...but they didn't. They were all fallen, all worn out, and the sight made Timid recoil inwardly. She thought the fighters were great at...well, fighting. Then again, she didn't know the codes of the clan very well. Or, their fighting technique.

She had been lost in her thoughts. Lost in nature. The deer and elk were...majestic? Timid twitched her nose, tilting her head for a second as she imagined that 'deer' and 'elk' were majestic. One thing that Timid did love was observing other species. She knew a lot about other species, which were a bit odd if she told another cat. Though this was something that she liked to keep to herself. So far, the place still looked like a new home. Her bright graze flickered every aspen tree in sight, and she could smell the scents of nearby prey. Perfect for eating. Now that she was thinking about food, she could feel her stomach tightening. Yet, she couldn't figure out if she was truly hungry or that as each second was passing, she was wasting time to getting back to the Syndicate to feed the fighters.

Timid perked her ears at the toms reassurance. She gave a soft smile. ''Well, you have been here longer than I have.'' She gave an awkward chuckle, but she was the slightest of convinced. She heaved in a great sigh, and she forced herself to believe this tom. After all, nothing was wrong with Fennec. He just seemed...out of place. Like he didn't belong here. Timid wanted to be seen as a friend, but she was still from the Syndicate. So, it was understandable to her that he didn't trust her much. But, being Timid. She had nothing to hide. Her life could be seen in her eyes if looked upon closer.

She was scared.

Simple as that. When he talked about the bears, Timid felt herself flinch for a second. ''But, you said that there had been reports of one being seen!'' She said, her eyes taking on a pleading turn. ''Just because you didn't see it, don't mean others didn't.'' Her voice remained soft, timid-like, always scared. She never tried to stray too far, but perhaps her words had been a bit...hurtful. She wanted to believe the tom and not question his actions, or his words. If he didn't see a bear, then maybe the bear didn't make it known to where he was. ''But-- uh! Maybe...you're right. No bears.'' She shrieked, but bounded after him.

But as he answered her question about his family, the she cat nodded. But, she knew something was well-hidden in his hues. He looked sad, almost. Timid didn't know how to make him feel better. She also didn't want to be the cause that he was remembering something...he didn't want to remember? It had confused her that he missed his family, but had to escape. Had someone threatened his family and took him away? So many questions had swirled in the young she cat's mind, and every now and then she would turn her head to Fennec, about to ask him a question, but fight against it because she would only be playing into his business. His voice was harsh when he answered her. Very vague. So, she figured he didn't want to talk about it. ''Oh.'' Was all she really could say. If she said anything else, perhaps he would had became agitated and yelled at her. As stated before, yelling made Timid uncomfortable.

Timid stayed quiet for a while, her head downcasted on her paws. Her eyes flickered from her paws to his, acknowledging the difference that their paws held. It made her see how small and fragile she was. Then again, this could had been due to genetics. Ah, yes genetics. Timid never knew her mother or father. And, the queen that nursed her didn't look a thing like her. Besides, she knew this since the old queen constantly told her how much of a disgrace she was, and that she was forced to nurse her. Timid couldn't change the past, and she never became bitter from it. She focused solely on the future. Mainly being scared of what was to come. When her last days would be present. But, she shook her head from the depressing thoughts. Timid was scared--always, but depressing? Never. She was one of the most optimistic cats there were! The golden cat brought herself back to the presence, gazing at her companion for a short moment. ''Where are you taking me?'' Hopefully, a change of topic would bring back a friendlier atmosphere instead of the one they were currently in. Whatever this atmosphere they were in. He had mentioned this place he figured she would love. She felt bad that he was alone in this place. No one to talk to. Surely, he would had gone insane, and so maybe that was why he needed a companion. Maybe, it wouldn't be so bad to leave behind a place that was...controlling. Yet, she still didn't know if it were the right choice. Then again, when it came to Timid? She was indecisive and thought every choice she made was a bad one.