Silver Creek Brother In Arms

He didn't walk alone for long, as a chuff announced the arrival of another. He turned to see Casmir coming towards him and offered the male a happy grin. He noted the difference in the male, though, saw that where the brute had previously been full of energy he now seemed stiff. Heston's smile faltered slightly as the male reached his side and greeting him softly and flatly. Heston glanced at him, confused. Was all alright with him and his mate? Had something happened to her? He was still unaware that Laika and Casmir were mates, having never seen them together or heard it directly said.

"Hello yourself." Heston replied. "I've been accepted into Silver Creek officially now, so you're one less outnumbered by all the ladies." The joke was a small attempt, but a rather flat one. He fell silent for a moment, slightly uncomfortable with what he was about to ask but knowing it was needed anyway. Casmir was his pack mate, they were unified now. It was his duty to ensure his pack mates were well, or as well as they could be. Not to mention it was the friendly thing to do, and he'd like to consider Casmir a friend. "Everything alright? You seem..." He trailed off for a moment. "Unhappy, to put it lightly. I don't mean to pry, of course."