The Heartwood In Need of A Home

Kisu parted his mouth in a smile through the blood. "Thank you, Ame. Being out on my own has given me much practice." He looked down at the beast and then back to her green eyes, which he now noticed a small ring of purple around. "Ladies, first." The grey wolf said while stepping back a foot from the meal. His stomach purred, but he would wait to eat; he didn't mind.

The air was stagnant as he looked to the cloud-spotted sky. Darkness would come in an hour or so. Hesitating a moment, he spoke once more. "After feasting, would you like to find shelter with me for the night? It will be cold..." He did not want to offend his new friend by asking, but Kisu figured it was worth a shot.