Whitefish River And I hope that you'll remember me

Thank you! Archiving here <3

Riley expected his lack of skills might result in him being turned away. Instead, Ira (and Orlaith) were encouraging -- young as he was, he was a sponge, and would readily absorb whatever they wished to impart upon him.

By the time he registered Orlaith was joking, Ira and Orlaith both were striding away. Inferring they intended to give him a tour of his new home, Riley trotted after both with his tail held subserviently low and his eyes drinking in all he could. By nightfall he would be exhausted, but his belly would be full -- by morning, Riley would smell heavily of Kaistleoki.