Alpine Lake oh whatever that your days may bring

Even better, then, that it was similar circumstance that brought them here together. The wave of her tail kept his going on too, easily contagious between the both of them. I think so, he agreed, and same went for the rest--about the earthquakes and how they had persevered through what he wanted to believe was the worst of it; nature seemed to be moving towards recovery. Most days, he truly felt like he was as well despite the way it felt sometimes.

But himself aside, she went on to detail her time away and that too was something he was able to practically take solace in--made him feel less bad about not seeing her, somewhat, and if she had wanted to see the world beyond her family's pack, then summer had been a good time to do it. Seemed only sensible to him that she would return to where she knew it was safe for her. Too bad it sounded like she had not been able to really enjoy her time away though. If sucks ass was her summary.. well, then, what else did he need to know?

His expression had turned towards a bit of a frown. Ah, makes sense.. I'd miss everyone too much, too.. he said, and an awkward little laugh pairing with it. He was pretty attached to many of his family (and pack) so didn't like to think that complete separation from them would do him well, although he recognized the beauty in a brief reprieve from it all--just like now. That was plenty for him. But still, too bad that didn't go better out there, he sighed, though a tiny lick of selfishness did have to be glad.. since he got to benefit in the long run. And are there that many of you Firebirds now? Outgrowing the forest, maybe..? he laughed softly, trying to keep some humor on his tongue.. although he felt that it was probably not only their sheer numbers that pressured her out and away today; reintegrating after being away had to be weird.

From then on out, he hoped to have a bit of her company because suddenly, nothing else he was up to out here was half as worth the time. He wanted to catch up, and spend the sunset in good spirits with good company.