Northstar Vale I will leave my marks

He gave an indignant snort, “I need protecting.” Yuu shook his head, and rolled his eyes. “I can protect myself just fine.” He called out as he picked up his pace to match her own. “Everyone needs a side kick.” He jabbed back, enjoying the easy flow. He had a lightness in his step, away from the hormones and the difficult decision that lingered at the den.

Besides he figured it was better to get to know Vespera, there last conversation lacked personal detail. Perhaps now that they were more at ease with each other they could talk of their pasts. “Are you settling in well?”

The remaining distance to the edge of the vale was an open field, as they approached the space between them and Porcupine Ridge. The open space made it easy for Yuudai to trot alongside Vespera, making conversation easy.