The Heartwood between the rays

Apisi wasn't too thrilled to hear another voice join in. Pack members, great. A loner like himself was never too kindly looked upon by the packs in the expansive Teekon Wilds. 

He trotted closer to see the two females conversing over family members. A pang of sadness caused his chest to ache at the mention of family. Having none to call his own from a small age he sat there with the knowledge that he would most likely remain a loner. Forever cursed to traverse the seemingly infinite territories of an all too complicated wood. 

Apisi watched, continuing to listen in on the conversation. Although it brought him great sadness, the masochistic want to listen about other people's family affairs brought a sense of happiness to Apisi. Like watching a family sitcom from the comfort of a lonely apartment complex.