Haunted Wood mountains that are stacked with fear

Clarence hadn't expected such a change in behavior from the man. His ears flicked back toward him and he frowned, sighing through his nose. It was comforting to know that Santiago didn't actually want to leave, and that he didn't move away when he was done talking. Instead, he laid his head back down onto Clarence's side.

The boy took a deep breath and turned his head to bury his nose into the fur on Santiago's cheek before he laid his head back down onto his paws. "I'm not mad or anything," he assured, curling his tail around his haunches. "I don't want you to go away. I like being with you, a lot."