Firefly Ravine Bittersweet Berries and Stinging Nettles

For once he seemed to stop to think before he spoke, looking up at Pepper. After a moment he pressed his tongue to the top of the other's head, giving him a quick lick as if telling him not to worry.

"I'll find somewhere before winter arrives. I have one territory left."

He pressed into Pepper's neck, his own tail making slow 'thumps' against the ground. "If you don't settle into your new pack you should join me after I find one of my own."