i have confidence ;; o, joining

[jacob w.c.]

Leaving home was something Jacob was too familiar with these days. The first part of his life had been relatively peaceful, all things considered, but then he'd been kidnapped. He was just a kid and he hadn't been paying any attention to what was around him. Before he'd really known what was happening, he woke up in a strange room with strange people that were asking questions about his Babbo. Jacob had known better to tell them the truth and he'd lied about most of what he told them. While the first few months of his life were peaceful, Vito had always made sure he'd be prepared for whatever came his way. Jacob was usually a terrible liar but they'd practiced most of the answers he had to use. In the end, Vito had come to get him in time and nothing bad had happened to Jacob (though he couldn't say the same for his kidnappers). After that, Jacob was sent off to New Jersey so Vito could still keep an eye on him but put a little distance between them. That was when he moved in with his Pa, a massive stallion with a deep southern accent. Jacob had adopted his way of speech, though before he'd sounded quite a bit like his Babbo. It was safer to distance himself from him as much as possible. Then the fire had happened and he'd moved in with Jerseyboy. They only stayed in the city for a few months before leaving to come here.

After all of that, the term 'home' was a loose one for the boy but he was settling down in Snowbound nicely. He was a doctor here, something he never would've been able to do when he still lived in the city. If he was going to pick up any job there, his Babbo would've wanted it to be with him but Jacob wasn't called to that sort of life. He much preferred the tundra of Snowbound and waking up to the gentle smell of herbs in his den. Even if he was without all the luxuries that'd come with his old home, Jacob was at peace. Of course, that peace had been shattered not too long ago when he'd been taken to the Typhoon but that'd all worked itself out. Now things were truly looking up and Jacob was excited for all the friends he'd make, both here and now in the Typhoon. He knew some would see it as strange that he'd been so willing to forgive their actions but Jacob only held one person responsible for what'd happened to him and that person had been punished. Pincher had saved him and all was well. In fact, he intended to visit in just a few day's time.

Jacob was pulled from his thoughts about home and friends when he heard an unfamiliar voice near the border. The husky changed his direction and went towards the sound as quickly as he could, though his prominent limp seemed to slow him down significantly. When he arrived, he offered a kind smile to the woman who announced her name was Maria and gave a quick nod. "Of course, you're welcome ta' stay in Snowbound, Miss Maria. I can show ya' back ta' camp. Do ya' need anythin' ta' eat or drink or want a tour ah' camp once we get there or somethin'?" the boy offered.

★ though the scars remain and tears will never dry, i'll bless my homeland til i die ━