Fox's Glade Secluded Sanctuary

the man indeed closed the distance between them, all coalblack and snow-blotched. merrick stared in open fascination at the two-toned duality of the stranger's eyes, lips curving in an inviting manner. "are you alone?" the boy inquired.
hale, for ursus.
strength, for ursus.
good looks; merrick.
a gentle laugh; the smaller coywolf inclined his head to indicate that the man should fall into step with him if he so chose. "i'm merrick. this is my valley."