Silverlight Terrace Rain or Shine (I)

He smiled, raising his chin as she slid her snout beneath it. She could always manage to lift his spirits, he was learning, and as she continued to talk about trades, thoughts of the bear faded into the back of his mind. She seemed pleased that he wanted to pursue the title of gamekeeper as well, and he nodded his head.

He dissolved into laughter at her crude comment, partially surprised because it didn't sound like something Wildfire would normally say. Once he recovered, his chuckles subsiding, he said, "I haven't officially decided on a secondary trade yet, but I figure that's a good one." He shifted his gaze away from her pretty face and back out to the strange storm that thundered on beyond their reach. He could hear the splatter of rain against the ground as they watched from a distance. "I can definitely use more practice...and besides, I'm always looking for an excuse to hang out with you," he joked.