Emberwood swallows circling with their shimmering sound

Akuti gave a slight yelp of mock discontent as Grayday overpowered her. She took his invitation and laid down beside him, making sure to take advantage of all the warmth he offered. They must take after you then, she joked in response to his comment about the un-bear-able habits of children. Part of it made Akuti a bit remorseful, as she often wondered how her own pups were doing. They must've been as big as she was by now, or if not, then they were surely talking already. She wondered if they knew her name, or if she was just another spirit blown away by the wind.

Of course, she would never share this with Grayday. Instead she licked at his chin, showing both her affection and submission to him.