Silvertip Mountain Gotta let go sometime

Steady was glad the whole situation turned to water under the bridge quickly. He wasn't one to hold grudges on small things, and apparently Ezekiel wasn't, either. He accepted Steady's nudge, though the return gesture was a bit awkward. Was it forced? Then the other male admitted he wasn't used to such familiarities. 

Steady nodded, understanding. No worries, he replied easily. I grew up with a lot of nudging, and touching, and playing, so it comes natural to me. But, if you ever don't want someone in your personal space, just say so. If they get offended, then they're not understanding, he explained. He would most likely forego getting physically close to Ezekiel like that again, unless the other male initiated it. He didn't want to make him feel uncomfortable. But, that didn't mean they couldn't be emotionally close. 

So, he began, changing the subject. How are you liking it here so far? He had asked Phocion the same, but now he wanted to know from Ezekiel. It was really pivotal that their new members liked it here so they would stay. Their larger numbers had brought Steady out of his grim mood, and it seemed like everyone was happier. Well, he wasn't quite sure about Krypton. They had been so busy in their personal efforts to patrol and feed the pups that they hadn't run into each other lately.