She'd suspected, but even so, hearing it confirmed makes her fur fluff up a little - and it just gets worse as it fully sinks in. Riley's doctor - someone she was supposed to trust, someone she opened up to, someone who held so much power - had betrayed her to one of the worst people on the peninsula.
She can feel the familiar burn rising in her throat but she won't let herself get too angry. Not yet. Not when Riley needs her. The fury, she can save for the people who deserve it. Instead, for now, she just - pulls Riley into a hug. Like maybe she could just keep all the bad things at bay, and keep Riley safe here. Even if it's not true.]
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She'd suspected, but even so, hearing it confirmed makes her fur fluff up a little - and it just gets worse as it fully sinks in. Riley's doctor - someone she was supposed to trust, someone she opened up to, someone who held so much power - had betrayed her to one of the worst people on the peninsula.
She can feel the familiar burn rising in her throat but she won't let herself get too angry. Not yet. Not when Riley needs her. The fury, she can save for the people who deserve it. Instead, for now, she just - pulls Riley into a hug. Like maybe she could just keep all the bad things at bay, and keep Riley safe here. Even if it's not true.]