Northstar Vale when my time comes

It wasn't the most enthusiastic of welcomes, but it came none the less from Chusi, and she accepted it with a grateful nod. She wondered whether the girl was always this--she struggled for the word--well, this way, or if it was only the possibility of her (Miyako) swooping in on her (Chusi's) chosen lover boy.

Either or, Miyako had a home now, and beggars could never be choosers. "Thank you, Chusi," she responded, giving her a friendly smile. "I won't let you guys down."

Giving Mouse the same smile, she said to the pair, "Let me know if you guys are down for a hunt sometime soon. Need to stock up for winter, after all." With a flick of her tail to signify her departure, she trotted past the two and down the slope into the valley.

The mountain breeze whistled past her face as she broke into a lope, tongue lolling a little in joy. She was home. Whatever Chusi & Mouse had to work out regarding her sudden appearance, they could do it on their own.

 

Fading here; I'll let y'all lovebirds do with the thread what you want xD