Phoenix Maplewood Sorry for bumping into you...

"I guess so!"

The man chuckled once more, relaxed that she took no offense to his joke.

He looked back to the sky and let himself be washed in the suns light, the wind carrying his fur, and with it, the scent of Morningside. Relaxed, he looked over to Loir, knowing he would have to depart soon and return home to his duties.

Rising to his paws, he dipped his head to her once more. "It was simply a pleasure to meet you, Miss Loir, but I must be on my way," He gave her one last look, hoping to lock eyes so he could remember them.  "May we cross paths again, and that the father sun guides you safely home."

He waited  for her reply before turning around and hiking his way up the slope before disappearing into the forest.