Noctisardor Bypass I think I’m doing alright.

The ground was rich and dark here.  Proof that the plants would grow well. Etienne could see scars from where plants had grown before. Someone had tended this land well and he adored whoever it was for it.

Anselm looked to Etienne for direction. And without a thought Eti reached over to press on Anselm's paw. Make it a little deeper and wider.

He did not expect the jolt of awareness that shot through him. But he did his best to ignore it. As he quickly brought his paw back once it was clear what he wanted.