Verdigris Ravine empty nester

"I'm glad things have turned around for you. You're a sweet girl - good hearted." The older man took a pause to rise to a seated position as well, now looking downwards at the young spitfire. "Perhaps I will find a place, but it's okay if I don't." Marcus restrained another sigh, not wanting to give S'ari reason to pity him. Instead he offered her a tight lipped smile. She already felt the need to stay out of obligation to her pack, no need to add another layer of burden.

"There's no need to apologize." A shake of the head to emphasize his point. "You do what you have to do to survive." Russet ears flattened at the thought of letting one's guard down. And S'ari was so small - she had to add extra defenses to endure, to thrive. "S'ari, thanks for letting me stay for a bit." The setting sun cast gold upon them both. "I'll get out of your fur soon. Just needed a change of scenery to rest."