Horizon Ridge waterflare

there came a scent not found in many days -- he had not seen timber in some weeks, and so was surprised when his lemon-yellow gaze lifted from his thrice-cleaned paw to meet the eyes of a pantheress standing some feet away. curiosity and apprehension was stamped upon her features. "who art thee?" the silver cat growled, gathering his massive body to its full height and stalking toward her. "why hast thou come to me?"

though he had lost a great amount of weight over the winter, shardul was still quite imposing, and the light of madness was full upon his face. he loomed before the woman, silently demanding an answer.