Rising Sun Valley time is valuable

"Why? We've only just met."

Adair's maw lifted into a smile that seemed to liven his calm demeanor, but he said nothing to respond to that question, besides "Reasons."

"Perhaps your travels have come to an end. Would you like to settle here?"

This captured Adair's attention. He kept a face of calm curiousity rather than the wave of happiness and satisfaction he felt internally. Was this what Shadow wanted? To rule this land? Was he implying he didnt mind Adair running this land alongside.

Only way to find out...

"I wouldn't mind settling here. Nice and plentiful. The temperatures are gorgeous. It's not a gaff. This is real. And to live here would just top the cake."

Adair turned his genuinely attentive warm gaze to the smaller wolf.