Firestone Hot Springs enthralled

"Yeah," he said, feeling a bit self-conscious. Didn't she think they were awesome? Perhaps not the boon he'd hoped they would be for his pack, but cool enough to warrent a stay nearby - especially in as rich a territory as the plateau. A moment later, though, he'd forgotten his discomfort with happy thoughts of the cuesta. "Far east from here," he replied, his eyes fluttering shut. He gave a happy sigh and leaned into her touch.

"It was beautiful, there. Rolling hills, endless skies, a winding river - but no tree cover, and no good denning places, and kind of crowded, to be honest," he explained. "I was thinking we might move back after winter, but the kids like it here, and I like it here. And you're here," he added, turning his head to boop her with his nose. His vision being what it was, her eye ended up taking the hit.