Shadewood Evanescence

A sense of guilt passed through his body as he ended his speech, knowing full well what it was like to want freedom before deciding to be roped down. Yet his concern began to fade as the male spoke again, agreeing to his suggestion as they passed under the shadows of the trees. "I'm sure they wouldn't mind," he answered with a flick of his ear, a grin beginning to spread across his muzzle, "With any luck you'll be able to venture far and wide to satisfy your interests, returning with tales to share with the youngsters of our band." He spoke with an excited note in his voice, thinking of how Pyro and Vassago might gain from this free spirit.

"Come," he began, slowing to a walk as they entered a shadowed clearing dotted with miniature white flowers nestled beneath the trunks of the towering soldiers. "We will hunt for a while before returning to the Isle," he explained, pressing his nose to the ground as he picked up the enticing trails of many rabbits that crisscrosses the forest.