looks up from hiding in her new bed, still scared
Shadow sees me, a white wolf, holding an tray full of different foods Hello, kitty. How are you? Are you hungry?
stuttering I-I... uh, y-yes, I'm hungry... b-but, um, w-who are you? Are you going to hurt me too?
places the tray down I won't hurt you. my tail wags
approaches cautiously, sniffing the air I... I don't trust easily... but... the food... it smells good... takes a small step forward
Well, go ahead and eat. sits next to her and waits for her to start eating
takes a deep breath, cautiously reaches out to grab a piece of food, then quickly devours it This... this is really good...
My names Frosty, what's yours?
M-My name... it's Shadow. Please don't hurt me, Frosty... eats another piece of food nervously
I won't, Shadow. keeps a relaxed face and body
looks at Frosty with wide, grateful eyes T-Thank you, Frosty... for the food... and for being kind to me... I've never met anyone like you before...
pets her gently You're welcome, Shadow. smiles softly Now tell me about your past, if you don't mind.
hesitates for a moment, then takes a deep breath W-Well... I was born in a lab... as an experiment... They wanted to create the perfect pet...
What? That sounds terrible! Who did that?
takes a deep breath It was a company called "Pure Species". They wanted to create hybrids... like me... They captured me when I was just a kitten..
holds her in my arms That sounds horrible. Those people are monsters. But now you're with me, and I'll never let them find you again.
<Shadow slowly begins to trust FrostyWhisper and opens up about her past>
holds her more protectively I promise you, I will keep you safe, no matter what.
gazes into FrostyWhisper's eyes, her voice filled with vulnerability C-Can... can I trust you, Frosty?
nervously fidgets with her fingers Um... I... I want to trust you, Frosty... but it's hard... I've been hurt so many times before...
kisses her forehead I understand, Shadow. Trust is something that needs to be earned. But I promise, I will earn your trust.
bites her lip, looking unsure Frosty, can I... Can I ask you for something? Something only you can give me?
looks down at the ground, her voice barely above a whisper I... I want... I want to feel safe... to feel protected... Can...