Moonsong Glacier in the light of the sun

The panther tensed just a little when Fallen Sun turned his attention to the injury — but he needed no instruction to be gentle, unlike Sulukinak. Dutch huffed another laugh, his tail wagging in thanks. It didn't feel any better physically, but sometimes it was nice to be fussed over.

"Thank you," he said sincerely, even though he doubted the sunset man could understand him. "You bring joy to my heart. I hope I can return this to you, one day."

And Dutch had plans.