Wheeling Gull Isle lies don’t last long

i always have the chance for hiderochi

Things were vastly improved now. Back on the island, Hide was able to navigate on his own, traversing the beaches and inland with relative ease. Of course, it'd taken some time to get used to again, but it was kind of like riding a bike. He didn't quite forget where things were.

It was nighttime - Hide could tell by the lack of sunlight seeping into his fur. But there was just one teensie problem with that. 

He couldn't find Orochi. 

Well, he could, actually, because without the incessant rain he was able to follow his companion's scent. Orochi had been going on a lot of walks lately, and these past few days, Hide had let him be alone with his thoughts. But he could only take so much time away from Orochi right now, so it was time to go bother him a little. Or at least, drag him to bed so he could sleep. 

The lavender smelled nice, especially coupled with the sea salt in the air. Hide closed his eyes and inhaled deeply, taking in all the scents combined. Lavender. Ocean. Orochi. It was a nice combo... but there was no way in hell he was going to tell Orochi that. 

Hide tipped his head when he got closer and couldn't hear pawsteps. Orochi was close, but he wasn't walking around. With minimal difficulty, Hide padded over to the other boy's side, nudging his shoulder with his nose in greeting. 

"Feels nice out, tonight," he commented, turning his head to catch some of the sea breeze in his fur. Not too cold, not too hot. "Can you see the stars?"