We Were Waiting

[John Silver]

The ursid remained silent once more as he watched the group. His eye returns to it’s normal warm golden glow as his kitchen helper returns to his side. With Kopa delt with the cyborg felt of little use to the group other then adding the few words of comfort to their leader. He glanced down at Hikaru “Ye reckon Jasper would want a bite to eat? Always helps me when i’m feeling down”

[Jasper]

The entirety of his focus had been on the child held in his arms. His mismatched hues closed tightly as his fingers ran through her short fur. His face pressed against the cub's head as the faint sense of longing grew stronger in his chest. At some point Zamora had picked him up and placed him into her lap. He could feel his body grow tense but it too was quick to fade away. The sound of her humming reminding him of someone he had lost quite some time ago. He felt all the ache and pain in his chest finally grow to be too much. And the broken little whisper of 'Papa' falling from Shani's maw broke his heart all the more.

Had not so many people been around he most likely would have broken right then. Let all of his sorrows out in one foul swoop but somehow, against every odd, he buckled it down once again. Forcing himself to be strong despite how agonizing it was.

"You're welcome little one..." His words were soft, barely above a whisper and though his focus still remained on Shani he turned his gaze to Beast as he spoke, not wanting to be rude to someone who was trying his hardest then and there. "That means a lot, thank you Beast. I'm glad to have you on our side." He offered a soft smile, weak but genuine. Exhaustion marred his features though yet he tried to remain somewhat 'hopeful' despite the internal battle he was fighting.

It was only then that he noticed that perhaps he was too focused on what he had lost instead of what he had gained. He had Shani, he had Zamora despite their rough start. He had Silver, Beast, Hikaru, and many more folks that looked upon him for guidance. They needed him, and he needed them as well. He couldn't help but feel like he had not been grateful enough. His fingers soothed through Shani's fur once more before he turned his gaze to Silver and Hikaru. Unable to help overhear the mention of food. "I think a bit of grub would help put us all in a better mood, Silver."

[John Silver]

"I think a bit of grub would help put us all in a better mood, Silver."

"Gladly sir" Silver smiles broadly before motioning for Jasper and the others to follow him towards the kitchen tent. "What say i have you all a taste of me famous stew" he whistles over his shoulder before pulling back the flap and enters the tent to start cooking. He was glad that he had brought some of his ingredients from his ship.

[Zamora]

At the mention of food, Zamora seems to bristle a little, almost excitedly. It seemed like the alien was always hungry, even if she didn't eat much when she did. There's a shifting of muscle here, and arms work carefully to loop under Jasper's thighs. With a small shift and one big heave, Zamora's up on her feet, holding Jasper in his sitting position in front of her. It's probably not the best thing for her injuries, but she seems to be alright.


There's a cheery chatter here, and she nuzzles into Jasper's hair before turning to follow Silver, bringing both the leader and the medic with her. There were hers now. They're all going for a tasty snack.


"Eat!"