Noctisardor Bypass butterscotch cookies

There was a small bit of Kaertok that had wished for things to go ever-so-slightly differently, but he had tried to wash any of those feelings away. He had now pledged himself to Arbiter not just as a pack-mate, but also as a future father. And while he wouldn't feel that bad backing out before the deed had been done, he knew it would likely ruin whatever loyalty he had built up with her. Still, there was a small hint of "what if" when it came to two other women in his life: Raleska and Jomyo.

The latter was the one who appeared with a small chuff of greeting, and Kaertok mustered up a smile and waved his tail in greeting. Been busy? he asked. The same question, he was sure, would be bounced back on him.