Hoshor Plains Footprints on Frost

Spending time with Heph was surprisingly easy. It was similar to the ease he felt when spending time with his closest family. Except Heph wasn't family, was she? At least not yet. Phox had certainly toyed with the idea, and he had a feeling Heph had, too. And of course he'd told @Towhee that things were going well with his latest fancy. He tried not to think too far ahead, make too many plans, or set any expectations. Instead, Phox focused on being in the moment and enjoying where this journey was taking him (both the metaphorical journey and their physical one).

Sure is a pretty place, he said when they reached the crest of a hill and she stopped to survey the area below. How many folks do you think will show up for the big hunt? he asked.