Horizon Ridge You need it so believe it

It was strange to feel so lively, so playful -- especially after having no desire to do so for so long. It was her scent that reinvigorated him, somehow reigniting the bright spark that had been snuffed out in his spirit so long ago. For now, he was not Reek, nor was he Hiram the Cardinal. He was someone else, something different. She stopped in her motion and looked back to him. He returned her gaze expectantly as he waited for the woman to return his gesture. Slowly, she turned to face her body towards him and dropped her stance low.

He returned her reciprocation with a warm smile. Tail wagging behind him, he let his rump sway from side to side as he scuttled around, jumping on his front forepaws excitedly. With a playful bark, the man lunged forward, but was a fake -- he juked right and sprang backwards like a frightened cat. Panting with both excitement and anticipation, he threw his head back and motioned for her to give chace, and if she willed it, he would chase her as well.