Ocean's Breath Plateau Breakfast is cold, as cold as our bed

Before he could even begin to think of standing to move on, a shape came into view. 

Slightly startled, given his weakened state, Matthias jerked a firm stare upon the stranger. 

It was then that he detected a strong scent. A border, likely marking this male's territory. 

I apologize— He uttered, standing slowly, only to fumble. I don't mean to intrude. S'pose I'm far more tired than I'd thought.