Cricket Creek Bog fragile stuff, all show

Smoothely, the male displays his modesty and forgiveness, and Bronco's trepidation is lifted when he realizes that he might not have to worry about defending himself had Ridgeback actually been offended, or simply not in the mood to be startled. He turned his ears forward when he mentioned the sound of the crickets- and Bronco realized, then, that it wasn't something he'd ever really noticed. But, wanting to fit in with his companion, he smiled, and nodded. "S'kind of nice to hear them again. Winter was so quiet," He said, and felt a bit proud of himself for having come up with something that thoughtful. 

He wouldn't have been able to describe exactly how he felt when Ridgeback looked him up and down, but felt something akin to melting, though only slightly. He did his best to maintain his composure, a bit confused and startled by the unfamiliar feeling. The more Ridgeback spoke, the more Bronco found himself wanting to hear more; he had a different way of describing his experiences, and the wilderness, and without realizing it, Bronco'd sat himself down, like a child might when they suspected story time was about to begin. "That sounds...Kind of amazing," He responded, with an impressionable grin.