Silverlight Terrace mere silhouettes

Floki's visit to the Sunspire and back had taken more time than he had intended. It had started as a leisurely trip but had taken an unexpected turn when he ran into Wildfire and company. He had spent the days after their encounter trying to sort through his feelings, lingering in unclaimed territories before finally turning his paws homeward. There was an ache in his heart that he hadn't anticipated, but it was apparent that Wildfire's life was on a different path from his own -- and he feared that they would never again cross.

Finally, he was treading through familiar land under the cover of darkness. By now, he was exhausted -- both physically and emotionally -- and he almost didn't notice his dark-coated Alpha until the moonlight illuminated her silhouette briefly. He paused, blinking, and then padded towards Amekaze, simultaneously forcing thoughts of Wildfire from his mind.

"Ame," he called quietly as he approached, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips. He was surprised to see the new mother out and about at this hour, but recognized also that it was about time for her to begin reclaiming her freedom now that the girls were a bit older. "I just came from the Sunspire," he said, drawing up alongside her and matching her stride.