Blacktail Deer Plateau A Stranger to This World

His felt his chest grow with warmth as she ushered him to stay. He smiled again, mouth opening in an excited pant he could not contain. Kisu listened to her words carefully and then paused a moment before replying.

"Hawkeye... that is an interesting name. Does she have the eyes of a hawk?" The grey wolf paused a beat, finding that his little quip was probably right moreso than funny. He shouldn't try humor, he was terrible at finding the right words. A serious nature fit him more. "I do not have a home. I have roamed these lands for months, eating what comes along and sleeping wherever I can. I have been lucky to not starve, but I was taught great tracking and hunting skills by my father when I was young." This was the most Kisu had talked about himself since Terrapie. He usually only spoke when necessary, and his words to Ame had been short and to the point.

His silvery-golden eyes connected with Pied's and he looked away. Since when had he been a shy wolf? Should he ask something in return? He already knew where she lived -- up on this steep plateau with lots of food and fresh water nearby. An ideal home.