Broken Boulder and he will drag the whole universe into war

His smile was very becoming, transforming his face from stern to sunny, devilishly handsome. She found herself lost in the expression for a moment and almost didn't hear his response, blinking absently before taking in the words. She nodded, grinning herself.

"Well, if you think of something, let me know," Lily said, wagging her tail. "I'm going to go for a hunt. If you'd like to join me, follow along. If not, I won't be offended." She trotted past him, an easy, jaunty gait, but turned her head over her shoulder to give him a coquettish look.

"Welcome home," she added, one corner of her mouth lifting in a pleased half-smile. She looked ahead once more and loped off, hoping she'd hear the cadence of his pawsteps behind her in a moment.