Big Salmon Lake Business in the Front

"Difficult." The man smirked and nodded in agreement at the sentiment, relieved he didn't need to dig into his past any further. Marcus snorted, riding himself of unpleasant memories of Alyse. Taking a deep breath, the man inhaled memories of his pups. He would find them again. Once they were older, he planned to return in hopes that he might be able to explain. He prayed that by then, it wouldn't be too late.

"Lele," In a dream-like state he addressed his companion. "You're great company. Even better than the fish." He floated back to earth, no longer swimming in distant memories, but instead looking right at the woman in front of him. Her presence just as soothing as a good night's sleep.