Redhawk Caldera papa knows best

aditya padded by the lake's edge, saw the other man, and nodded in deference. he came closer with a chuff, and settled upon his haunches, emitting only a brief sigh accompanied by an elderly groan.

your face is familiar to me, aditya remarked, casting a sidelong glance toward the other. i came to this mountain once before. maybe. . .a relative of yours, i've met?

altogether possible.

he chuckled lightly, looking back toward the wind-waves against the lake's surface.