Hoshor Plains Roadtrips

'Mac nodded, satisfied. There was still a somber shadow in his eyes, but he maintained his smile, hopeful that she'd be safe and happy with her new family. Something told him she desperately needed that. Perhaps he did too, but he had a funny feeling he'd find his place elsewhere.

He stood back, burning the image of her into his mind, pulling her scent into his memory, and willing his ears to remember her sweet voice. Then he lowered his front half a bit - a sort of bow - before standing upright again.

"Well, I guess this is 'until next time,' then. I hope your new pack treats you like a queen - you deserve it!" he stated, before suddenly dashing forward to try to plant a quick, affectionate lick on her cheek. 

Sumac then abruptly turned to hasten his way down the overlook before emotion - and overthinking - overwhelmed him.