Stone Circle hi-diddly-ho, neighborino!

he nodded, smiling. he knew his connections to grayday would put him in good standing with easthollow's leader. it wasn't something he consciously did--the name-dropping, that is--but it helped, especially in the case of introductions. and especially in an introduction with easthollow, with whom morningside had enjoyed seasons of alliance.

"that's good," he responded amiably, thinking that valette did indeed look well. if they carried the weight of several losses, it didn't show on her face. he raised an eyebrow at her bison comment, but said nothing in response. so easy was hunting bison now? well, if anyone had the heart to take on one of the woolly beasts, it would be grayday's feisty daughter.

aditya gave a slight shrug of his shoulders. "well enough. everyone is still getting used to the extra space," he explained. "it's a much vaster territory than the plateau. and we've claimed the maplewood, as well."