Misplaced Steps (Agosto)

Agosto was wandering around town, he was running out of cash and pretty soon he was going to end up in the streets with Matty. That was not a good thing for him, he didn't want to live in the streets, since Matty could get sick because of it. Any other person who knew Agosto would have found it strange that he was being responsible and looking out for his actions. It was strange that he was so worried about a child since he acted like one according to his father.

There was just something about Matty that drove him to do his best. That he had to take care of him at all costs. There were times that he could be the same crazy and fun self, but when it came to the small child he had to be more responsible. His actions affected not only himself but Matty as well so he had to be careful what he did. And so that lead him here, wandering around trying to see if anyone was hiring. it would have been awkward since this was his first time in this world that he was going out job hunting. Well there was always hunting beasts for food, he was sure he could tell what was edible and what was not so for food and water he wouldn't have to worry so much. The only thing was shelter, he needed some place more stable than an inn.

Speaking of Matty he was a little worried, since the young boy said that he had to do something on his own. He wasn't sure what it was  and to be honest he was curious about it. What could it be that Matty couldn't tell him of all people. It wasn't like he was going to tell anyone else, there wasn't anyone else he knew in this world... well that wasn't exactly true. He knew that wind spirit, Arianna. She was a nice person and her scent was wonderful, almost like the scent of the air after it rains. It was he could describe it as.

Agosto stopped in his tracks when he saw someone familiar at the other end of the street. It took him a minute to realize who it was. Her scent gave her away though, it was easy to pick it up once she was close enough to him. He broke into a sprint and started to wave at the young woman. "Hey there, remember me!?" Agosto asked, not minding if others heard him. "I haven't seen you in a while how've you been? I told Matty that it was strange that you left without telling me and that it would have been nice if you had stayed for breakfast and all. I mean you have to eat a big breakfast if you want to be healthy and strong. It is an important meal, at least that's what my mom used to tell me and all. So anything new happened to you in this strange but fun world?"

"So what's up? Shouldn't you be here with your puppy instead right now?"

Agosto slightly tilted the mention of Matty, he has gotten accustomed to call him his pup. Yes, he was a stranger when they first met but he has gotten to attached to Matty that he felt that young one as he own son. He was just attached to him so much that he would do anything for Matty that he didn't think of before, even start to work in anything he could do to support him. He wanted the best for his pup and nothing else, that's what a good father did right? "He wanted to do something and he didn't want me to tag along. I don't know why though I promised that I wasn't going to do anything to get in his way but he said no." Agosto pouted, "I guess it is something that I shouldn't see."

"Yea. You have been busy with him haven't you?"

"Yep yep," Agosto nodded to her question. "But its been fun so far, I never felt like this before it was like we met before and now we met again for me to take care of."  Agosto leaned on the back of his feet and placed his hands on his back while watching Lucine. He has been a little busy now that Arianna has gone somewhere else and it was up to him to look after Matty. Not that he minds or anything but he has been a little more busy. But he knew that Matty could take care of himself. "Still something to keep me occupied isn't a bad thing really."

"Fine I suppose. Just a bit busy and dealing with stuff. Oh I'm sorry I got a bit busy...and sorta ran into someone. He's probably working right now so decided to wander. I..I guess. Um just staying with another wolf and trying to find a job. How's your little pup?"

"Matty is just fine, he's a growing boy after all so I need to take care of him until he does well on his own. He needs to stop trying to steal from others though. Its a bad habit that I need to break.." He paused to hear the first part that she said, there was another wolf here besides his brother, himself, and her? That was surprising to day the least but he was glad for her that she found someone. "You met another wolf that is great, at least you have another wolf to be with you and everything. And the fact that you are trying to find a job means that you two are looking for an apartment or something? You guys must be great friends."

Agosto always enjoyed talking to Lucine, it was nice to talk to anyone to him. Sure he might seem a little over the top at times. He just couldn't help it! He was just so happy and excited of being here, he got to meet Matty. That child was he world right now, he cared so much for him and he wasn't entirely sure why he did that. He did like children and puppies but there was just something strange that he had to do to protect him. He really didn't understand it and he didn't want to understand it, all he cared that he cold take care of Matty.

"Ah...well maybe next time think of following him? Children shouldn't be left to wander alone all the time. But no matter he probably has a surprise for you."

"You really think so?" Agosto tilted his head, he couldn't imagine what could Matty be planning for him if that was the case. He didn't want to bother Matty with that kind of things, the pup should have known that as long as he was with Agosto that the blond man didn't need or want anything else. It was strange feeling this way, he wondered if his father felt this way with Vold and himself. Doing his best to protect them from harm. "I really hope it is a nice surprise, whatever it is I will appreciate it."

"Are you sure you haven't? Hm...maybe it's one of those weird time loop sort of things."

"Or maybe I have bad memory and forgot that we met once," Agosto smiled at Lucine. That would have been something if he had met Matty in the past and he couldn't remember. Maybe it was time to ask a little about the young boy. He wanted to know more about his.... son? Well they weren't related by blood but Agosto looked at the young boy as his flesh and blood. That was something that wasn't going to change easily. "I tend to forget things at times silly me."

"He's stealing from others? Why would he do that? I doubt he needs to do such a thing here."

"I don't know, I tell him that its wrong but he sometimes does it. I think he's worried about money more than anything. That's why I need to get a good job so I can provide for him. Or maybe I should join a god, they say that a few of the gods take care of their champions." Agosto said as he pondered about his options, maybe it would be time to fight as some of the others he has met have been doing. Sure, Vold and maybe Matty wouldn't approve but they would have to make due right? If it was something ha had to do  then he would do it for Matty. "Yeah, I'll make sure that Matty doesn't worry about things and he won't steal, he is my pup after all."

"well I guess...he seems okay. Though I'm not sure friends is the right word for Vold."

"You're friends with big brother Vold?" Agosto let out a large smile, he knew that Lucine would be safe from harm if she was with Vold. He was one of the strongest wolves he knows. It was nice to hear that she was friends with him.... or whatever thy might be. "Wait if you're not his friend then are you his mate then? Will I become and uncle soon!?"

Talking to Lucine was like talking to Vold, in which he had to behave for the most part. She seemed so serious that he almost wanted to play a game with her to get her to lighten up. Though he thought that she wouldn't appreciate that very much. Agosto didn't want to make her uncomfortable if he could help it. He liked making new lasting friendships and that meant to scaring the person away with his.... personality. Which was hard at times to control according to others but Agosto has been controlling it ever since he got to this new world. Even more so when he had to take care of Matty.

Lucine was so quiet, he didn't think that she would share about her life all that easily if he ever asked one day. Of course he wouldn't ask now, that would be rude of him, they weren't friends yet at least he didn't think they were. Agosto already looked at Lucine like a friend, now all that was left was from Lucine to look at him as a friend if she ever needed it. Though it was sweet that she asked about Matty and how he was doing. He wondered if Lucine was fine when it came to compliments.

"Yea of course. Maybe all you can do is hope you'll remember or ask him."

"I probably should ask him, I don't want him to get into trouble when he has me." Agosto smiled, he wasn't the best father or big brother but he was trying his hardest to make sure that Matty was alright in this new world. There is also the thing of getting more money issue but he was working on it. He could find a job somewhere he thought, after all he could work as all sort so things and he could learn. "That boy just confuses me at times, I love him and all but I wish he was more open with me sometimes. But I guess it will come with time right?"

"Maybe but your brother wouldn't like that idea if it has you possibly getting hurt involved. It's a thought though. The kid probably just feels useless, you are doing things for him and he can't do anything?"

"I know but that's the reason we're here right?" Agosto tilted his head, while he knew what he was thinking wasn't safe by any letter of the word it had to be done. Agosto preferred to jump into the hot open fires in exchange of Matty, he was still a child after all. And if it meant that by winning this fight he would protect the future of everyone then he would do it. He would allow himself to fight until his legs gave him. It was a strange and morbid thought coming from him but it was something that he kept inside his mind. "I wonder if that's the case, I'm only thing to help. Maybe I'm being too much for Matty."

Agosto broke into a grin when he heard about Lucine being with Vold. If it made his big brother happy then he was excited. It would only be a matter of time before he became an uncle and he could play with the young ones. Normal people would think that Agosto was getting way ahead of himself. But that was who he was after all, almost like a kid at heart.

"E.EH?!!!! I'm not his ....No not that! I mean I guess mate works but I'm not going to have puppies randomly, it hasn't been that long!"

"Oh I see but you are thinking about it?" Agosto blinked, well they were going in a babysteps direction one would say. That was enough for Agosto, though he had to see his brother and see if he is smiling more now than when he came here. He could be a bit stubborn when he wanted to. Just to make sure that he wasn't going to make Lucine into a grump like him. "Still this is so exciting, my brother is happy with you if you are his mate. He is always so serious." He then started to imitate Vold's stoic look before breaking into a chuckle. "Well maybe you can teach him to relax? I don't know if he even knows how to."

Agosto looked at the basket and a look of confusing came to his face. "So what were you doing before we met up?"

Agosto wasn't sure what to do with Matty, since the child was so secretive it was hard to get things out of him. Not that Agosto pushed ahead and tried to force the other to tell him things. Talking to Lucine, it made some things clear on what he had to do as a parent. Sure he wasn't the perfect parent and all but he tried his best to guide him from right and wrong. Agosto supposed that sooner or later he would find out if this fruits of labor were successful or not.

"well yea. Parents are like that...and you wish to keep him safe. Best thing you can do is ask."

"You think so? I wanted to give him his space so he doesn't get mad of him. Since I sometimes can't understand him at all. I know I will one day I just have to be patient right?" Agsoto rubbed the back of his head and grinned. He really was at a loss but Lucine had an idea of what to do, at least that is what it seemed right? Might as well continue to talk to her and keep gathering ideas from it.

"Children who have come from bad situations don't know how to do that. Getting him to open up isn't going to be an easy thing."

"Probably, but I'm going to try. We got all the time in the world right? I'm sure one day he'll be able to come to me and say tell me about his problems. I told him that I would take care of him and I am a wolf of my word. That's what my dad taught me and I'll come true to it." Agosto smiled, he really was a simple headed guy, he truly believed that Matty would one day come to him if he needed help. Whether that actually happens or not it would be up to time to figure it out. "Do you think I can do it?"

Agosto knew that he had to join up with a god sooner or later. That was why there were here in the first place. They were here so they could fight some dragon, Agosto had to do his part in this little mission. He knew that Vold might be against it for not having enough combat experience but he could learn, that was what he wanted to do. He would learn how to fight better with the abilities he does know.

Talking about Vold was always interesting, since depending on the person who he talked do the response was different. Still he was glad that Lucine was now with him, at least to keep him company now that he couldn't really be there all the time. Maybe she could make him not so serious all the time. Maybe have him smile or laugh.

"I doubt it. He's probably just not used to it."

"Well yeah, he's all about work back home. Now that he's not there to do it I'm sure he's not sure what to do with himself." Agosto placed his hands on his pockets and thought back at the times that Vold actually went out to have fun. They were far and wide as far as he could remember. "I just hope he isn't dying of boredom or something. I hope you take good care of him, he is all I have right now."

"I suppose so. At least he's working on it. I think he knows how too...just not that well sometimes."

"I know what you mean, as long as he isn't pacing at your place its good enough I think. When we were younger I thought he never slept with how much he studied and worked." Agosto smiled and that smile grew when he heard Lucine laugh. It was a nice sound on his ears, he was sure that she was what Vold needed right now. Something to distract him from problems that no longer mattered. He continued to look at the basket, still confused as to what she was doing before he came to say hello.

"Oh just making something for Vold...I figured it would be good."

"Making something?" Agosto asked, "Oh, oh, how about a scarf? Those are nice and warm on the winter and you can wear it in the summer sometimes if you want. I know that Vold likes the color red so if that sort of helps? Maybe something sweet on the side I mean I don't know how to cook but cherry pie sounds delicious. I'll accompany you to where you're going to get the things for you o make the thing you want to make for Vold. I'm sure he will love what ever you make, he might be so stoic at times but he does care you know? If he did pick you to be his girlfriend then he does care for you a lot."