Gilded Bay dinner and diatribe

His rhythmic step turns jovial when he realized he was not the only one on this shore, even more so when they seemed not to be a threat. And a smile could not help but creep it’s way up his maw when he recognized that ivory fur and bleeding heart.
Peony! Her excitement was indeed infectious. Valentine’s tail swayed like a banner in the wind and he fell into a brisk trot. And when the distance had been closed he dropped his catch. The fishy smell that had overwhelmed his nostrils was replaced with something oh so sweet. All of his attention was placed on the mute woman so suddenly.
Whatever brings you so far down the coast? he questions with a sly smirk. Have you missed me so much?