Bramblepoint clandestine meetings & longing stares

He had meant to return to Firefly Glen much earlier on account of Charles's offer, but he'd gotten sidetracked (as one does), and he'd gotten stuck in the snow, and then he'd simply forgotten for a little while. He couldn't say for sure what reminded him of the possible arrangement, but by the time he was on his way back, months had passed. He wondered if the offer was still open, assuming Charles had asked and gotten an answer.

Draper was near Firefly Glen when he saw the strange flash of light in the sky. It was no lightening strike, considering there was no cloud in the sky. It did come with an odd screeching sound, and it unsettled him. He sought shelter in a nearby forest, once again getting sidetracked from his mission to talk to Charles.

Oh, hey there, Draper said when he realized he wasn't alone.

Did you see that weird light?

Hopefully this wolf was one of the nice ones.