Dawnlark Plains how long can i survive with this mentality

since he'd gotten back, and especially after grayday's death, aditya's life had fallen into a sort of rhythm. borders. hunt. den. borders. it cycled on, day by day, always the same order. the monotony didn't bother him, so much, especially when he had company. it was his new normal, and he tried to keep his normal, cheerful attitude throughout.

he especially loved the time with the pups, so when he padded toward the den and saw ty's burly little body rushing away, his face cracked in a grin. "bahadur," he called out, heading that way. it meant 'brave,' and he could think of no better moniker for the boy. he would be the pack's guardian one day, fierce and protective. for now, he was one to be protected.

adi blocked the boy's path, flopping down in front of him. "where are you off to in such a hurry?" he asked, cocking his head. he nudged his nose against the already-sturdy shoulder, attempting to bowl eventide over and initiate play.