#the tragedy of jenna believing humans understand because she's only ever been a companion to a nice family

[sheisthenorth]

@wolfpackmuses said : ‘ i’m just so afraid i’m going to make a total fool of myself. ’

From a younger Steele for a younger Jenna? Had the brainrot set in of having a more fun and relaxed Steele after what we talked about, so-

❝ Why? You mean because of the race? ❞ Jenna knows it will be Steele's first one next week ; he hasn't been able to stop talking about it, in fact. This is the first time he's said something so vulnerable, though, and it's caught her off guard. Usually, he's joking, bragging, or playing it up for his team. Jenna's not used to a vulnerable Steele.

Over the past few months, they've become friends, somewhat, and she likes him well enough ; he's a joker ━━ a bit of a hothead, perhaps, but she suspects he'll grow out of it ━━ a lingering bit from puppyhood, perhaps ━━ and Jenna knows he's more than just what his musher wants. More than the athletic, useful CHAMPION sled dog he so desperately wants to emulate. At least, Jenna thinks he is. She hopes he is.

Steele, however . . . sometimes, truthfully, she doubts lately if he thinks he's more.

Taking a tentative step toward him, she frowns. She nudges his shoulder gently with her own. ❝ You won't. And I'm sure your human will understand if you don't win. ❞ She smiles, shyly, meeting his eyes. ❝ Humans understand. ❞