Noctisardor Bypass days of spring

The pair padded onwards, their paws more solid and careful as the climb grew steeper and the way was strewn with crags and scree. It was all very pretty — the valley was so clear below, and the river that ran through it shimmered and twinkled.

Ishi couldn't help but smile at the returned question, thinking wildly of Taltos. But he had asked first, so... you have to tell me about yours first! he insisted playfully.