Smoke

🌟I Mentor I✈️❄️☄️
"As you wish."
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Name: Smoke
Pack Anniversary: 22nd August 2023

Gender: Male
Pronouns: He/Him
Orientation: Straight


Role – Mentor

Smoke is about as selfless and kind as they come. The role of mentor is a good match for a wolf like that. He loves all the packs pups as if they were his own and is determined to give them the best education he can.


Relationships

Foster Brother: Avalanche
Mate: Moldavite
Children: Ruby, Sapphire, Bronzite

Best friend: Maffei
Smoke and Maffei are two peas in a pod. These two wolves are as thick as thieves, and spend their spare time sharing stories of their day and of their families. Smoke is proud to call the wolf his brother-in-law.

History

Smoke had always been the gullible sort. He was observant as they came and could see the signs of when those around him wished to take advantage of his kindness. However, in the end this kindness would always win out. Yes, he saw the signs, but maybe he should give others a chance regardless. They just might surprise him in the end.

His family tolerated his goodwill for a while, it made him a good worker at least. He would help with just about any task so long as you asked him kindly enough. Goodwill only goes so far however, and after a while his pack began to see his gullible nature as a risk to their safety. His kindness to strays, to other packs, they just may get them all killed. Smoke had known it was coming for a while, but it still hurt his heart when his pack sent him away.

It didn't feel like he was on his lonesome travels for long before he found a lost young pup. Obviously, he couldn't just leave them to fend for themselves! Smoke offered to help the pup find it's way… though after a few days of searching it became clear that the pup was too far turned around to ever hope to find his pack again. He made the choice right then and there to protect and care for this small pup, who eventually learned was named Avalanche; in any way he could. This task ended up being easier than he would have thought. Elk was a kind wolf, simple on her daily patrol of her territory when she encountered Avalanche and Smoke. Seeing that Avalanche was lost and far from home, Elk offered him a place in her own pack, the pup timidly agreeing. Smoke travelled along with them, he would just stay for a while, just to help look after Avalanche.

In the end, Smoke found himself getting attached to the pack. They were a kind bunch and didn't seem to take advantage of his kindness like others before them had. Well… Perhaps Moldavite did, but she seemed to treat most wolves that way. After a discussion with Elk, Smoke chose to join the pack permanently, taking on the role of Pupsitter. A job he felt he was well suited for, plus the pack looked like they needed more pupsitters anyway.

Smoke couldn't lie that he had a crush on Moldavite, even if the pretty wolf often took advantage of his kindness whenever she could. It was clear that her flirting with him was simply her way of manipulating him. Still… Smoke found himself swept up by her regardless. He was sure she had her reasons, and anyway, it was not like the jobs she asked him to do were ever too difficult. After a while he started to do her jobs without her needing to ask.

Smoke was taken aback when Moldavite started to assist him in doing her jobs. It seemed obvious that the wolf had finally begun to feel guilty for taking advantage of him. But regardless, Smoke wasn't aware that guilt was something Moldavite was capable of. Turns out, Moldavite made for good company when she wasn't trying to manipulate those around her. She enjoyed hearing Smokes stories of his travels, and even had some amusing stories of her own. The two spent more and more time together until Smoke couldn't hide from his feelings any longer. He awkwardly confessed to Moldavite, Moldavite seemed shocked at first but after a long moment, Moldavite accepted his feelings and the two became mates.

Smoke had always wanted pups, and while he had been nervous at first, he ultimately asked Moldavite her opinion on it. Moldavite had to spend some time reflecting but, in the end, she agreed that the idea of a family sounded nice. Not long after, Smoke and Moldavite were blessed with a litter of puppies, one female and two males. Smoke felt close to bursting with joy at his pups birth, and he enjoyed every moment he got to watch his pups grow older. His daughter became a healer, while his sons became hunters, one finisher, one tracker, and Smoke couldn't have been prouder.

Losing a mate is difficult and Smoke was frankly a mess after the death of Moldavite. He had gotten to spend longer with his mate due to the… complex nature surrounding her and her littermates' deaths. Smoke supposes that was a blessing in a way. He spent a lot of his time with his pups, only newly adults themselves, he knew they could use his comfort, he had lost his mate, but they had lost their mother. Over time, and with each other's help, he knew him and his pups would get through this.

After Wren's death, Smoke had no problem with becoming the packs new mentor. He would have done anything for his pack. Besides, he had experience with raising and teaching pups, having been a pupsitter for a while, and having raised his three pups plus Avalanche. This would be a breeze for him.

On the 7th year and 6th month of his life, Smoke made his way to the mountains summit. Ruby keeping him company through most of the journey. Once at the top, looking out at the endless sky, Smoke was greeted by his mate Moldavite, who gently guided him to the afterlife.

Joined: 22-08-23 - Died: 03-03-24