Blacktail Deer Plateau the emerald necklace

he was delighted, and moved to flank her. over a fortnight, the delta answered, for he did not recall how long it had been since he had come to the plateau. organizing in his mind the places he would show fox, he motioned her to keep step with him. this is my den, as you may know, he jested. not all of my nights are spent here, but it is comforting enough. you are welcome to it, whenever you would like. and in any capacity, the earthen servant added, holding her gaze for a moment to convey the undertone to his invitation.

the pursuit of fox was not something that lasher intended; he was available to her, and would treat her with amiability and affection; indeed, some of the blossoms she had dug up were intended for her, at some future point. but with the duties of leadership weighing heavily upon her, and the newness of her relationship with peregrine — taltos did not think it proper to insinuate himself in such a manner. he and his panther had been granted a long span of uninterrupted time — he would give the same to fox.

is there a certain place you wish to see? he asked, appraising her gently.