Hushed Willows Keep watching over Durin's son

He caught sight of the firecracker from behind, ears flattening as he made his way towards her. He was sober for today, as he often was when not traveling, happy to be at home in the willows and not needing the hallucinatory world that poppy seeds gave him. Orlaith he had talked with little in recent days, but from when they were young he had quickly learned her temperament, and though always willing to sacrifice his own desires for those of the women, Orlaith it was especially so- for he would not risk her anger. Orlaith, He called gently, wagging tail lowering itself between his legs without him even thinking it.