Blacktail Deer Plateau Equinox

Peregrine listened for Lasher's reply with genuine interest, yet he did not expect the flattery to follow. He felt himself flushing, at once delighted and slightly embarrassed by these flowery descriptors directed at him. Surely, Lasher did not know him very well if he thought so highly of Peregrine.

I'd like to change that, the Alpha male found himself thinking, his inner voice surprisingly fierce. He swallowed, feeling a little bit discomfited by his own interest in getting to know Lasher better, then pushed the feeling aside.

"Well... thanks for the words of praise, Taltos. I hope I'm half as wondrous as you make me out to be." He smirked gently. "I hope that I don't spoil your good impression as we get to know one another better," he added, his dusky eyes meeting Lasher's briefly as if to say, But I hope it happens. Soon.

For now, though, Peregrine felt himself edging in on some uncomfortable feelings about himself that he must dissect at some other point in time. Presently, he wanted to resume his hunting and his good mood before his own introspection could put a dampener on everything. Though he would love to linger here, chatting with the striking ocher male, it was time for him to be on his way.

"Hey, I have to get back to my duties. I'm sure I'll catch you again soon, Taltos," Peregrine said, waving his dark tail at the other male and then turning, a light smile playing on his lips as he walked away into the woods.