Firestone Hot Springs closer to nowhere

Despite herself, she let out a small giggle, seeing the older male upside down and squinting. Regaining composure, she dipped her head in response, smiling. "I've missed the lights, too," she murmured, turning her eyes skyward. "I come from the north. They're much stronger there.

"My name's Miyako," she continued, looking back at him. "I suppose you're from around here. You seem quite. . .comfortable."

She didn't mean to tease, truly. But this fellow was the only wolf in Teekon so far she had encountered that was older than herself, and she felt younger, more free, in his presence. As if he was a substitute for the father she never got to have. Ridiculous, having only known the man for a few minutes, she told herself, with an internal eye roll.