Arrow Lake [J] The Beginning of the End

Kato knew he was probably being a bit unreasonable being so wary, but experience had taught never to trust. In the past, that rule had served him well and helped him out of many precarious situations and he wasn't about to change his ways. Part of him wondered why the heck this she-wolf hadn't gone on her way? But then, why hadn't he? Maybe she subconsciously sensed what he was so unwilling to admit; he wanted, maybe even needed, a home.

His body language told of disinterest as she described the summer weather in the area. He really had no interest in standing around chatting about the weather with a stranger. It simply wasn't his style. Kato couldn't stand idle chat, and now was no exception. He twitched his ears, becoming distracted by a pair of birds flitting about a few feet away.

Kato blinked and returned his full attention to the she-wolf when she introduced herself. From Ame's gesture, he assumed that this mountain would be the Sunspire, as she called it. He momentarily allowed himself to admire the massive tower of rock that rose high into the sky behind the she-wolf. "I'm Kato," his voice was a half-growl. He had never been overly interested in introducing himself to strangers. So why was he doing so with this stranger? Was he becoming soft? The tawny wolf growled quietly in frustration.