Phoenix Maplewood I don't feel connected to all of your lies.

Etienne lived near a creek, along with his sister and her children. He mentioned their father and Cambria idly noted that those pups had two father figures, when he’d never had one. That made his mind then wander to little Ruckus, which made his chest ache. He missed the little tyke.

He said nothing about his wandering thoughts, instead saying, Whereabouts is the creek? I don’t know exactly when I’ll be able to spare the time but I’d definitely like to stop by and see you.

Part of him wanted to offer to walk Etienne home, though Cambria knew that was impractical. The yearling ought to start heading back to the rise sooner than later, though he found himself utterly reluctant to call a close to their rendezvous.

And if you’re ever in the neighborhood, you can call for me at the rise, he said, trying to ease the transition of parting ways. And because it bore repeating, I definitely want to see you again, Etienne.