Iktome Plains Crash Love

Tags for reference or to join; looking for Raindrop, Easy and her group, or any Moontide wolves, but all are welcome! Surprises are fun.

He was careful to skirt the Moontide Plateau, lest he attract unwanted attention. It was only a matter of time before they became aware of his presence and he'd have to come clean, that he'd fallen head over heels for one of their own, but for now he'd remain the rogue, the vagabond singing through the open window to his lady love. Thankfully, the miniature cougar (@Raja) was silent for the time, content to pitter-patter after her chosen companion.

They had just broken through the Sentinels, whose ghastly, skeletal remains interspersed amongst new foliage still gave Sumac contemplative pause. Truthfully, he was thankful to be free of those confines, those reminders of the destructive power of fire. They were now on new terrain: a wide-open plain that began to the southwest of the Moontide Plateau and continued onward beyond sight's range. It wasn't the most hospitable terrain, and 'Mac found he had to pick his way carefully through the gravel and clumpy grass. It was rough going, but he slowly worked his way around the western side of the plateau, heading toward the fragrant aroma of the bay. Eventually, the feline had enough of the terrain and began complaining, resulting in 'Mac begrudgingly picking it up by the scruff and carrying it like a pup.

The crystal-clear night was growing old as he caught sight of the bay. Fatigued, hungry, but still light in spirit, Sumac gently placed his traveling partner down and sat back on his haunches with a grunt. He savored the briny air, wrapping his tail tightly around his hindquarters as he stilled himself, listening, smelling, tasting... The coast was quickly becoming his favorite biome. Oh, how he'd love to show @Easy the coast; at least, how he saw it. Had she seen it? If so, when was the last time? He mused over this, a slight smile curling his lips.

But where, oh where, would his beloved @Raindrop be? Was she nearby? A pang of guilt struck him - he'd taken so long to return to her, but he'd kept getting waylaid. He should have come back sooner! He hoped he didn't worry her. Now that Easy was aware of what happened, he felt a bit more secure in venturing away from her for more lengthy periods of time. Sumac felt his heart leaping, galloping full speed as a wild stallion through his chest as he anticipated their reunion. The suspense was unbearable.

Filling his lungs with fresh sea air, Sumac lifted his maw to the sky, lips parting into a glorious baritone that echoed over the plains, reaching the cliffs. Would she hear?

I'm here!

The cat, of course, joined in.