Swiftcurrent Creek and nobody knows what to do with the heat

how easy it would be to stay in each other's lives! easy enough, in fact, that neither would move to pursue it, too stubborn to ever admit such a banal desire. instead samothes snorts, accepting her sentiment, watching her body turn without moving to follow. it's more kindness than he expects from her, offering up her destination like that -- if she actually follows through. not intent on being outdone he calls after her, "think i'll stick around here -- a bit north, perhaps," waiting for her to completely disappear from view before taking his own leave (only to be greeted by her...gift the following day.)