Moonsong Glacier Lost in the Shadows

After the last visit, the panther was a little nervous answering a call at the borders. He recognized the voice of Alaric, who he thought perhaps might be coming to rebuke him for failing to uphold the region's traditions. Had he offended the mountain queen? It hadn't seemed so in the moment, but Dutch had grown increasingly anxious about the encounter as he grew further removed from it.

Still — he was glad to see Alaric. It was palpable in his answering howl, which invited the other man to meet him somewhere in the middle. He loped toward the call, his tail flagging jauntily as he finally caught sight of the other man.

"Alaric! Welcome," he called out, his voice lowering as he drew closer. "I said that I would come to you! But I confess, I am glad to find myself in your company again ahead of schedule."