Storm Watch Butte Give me liberty

Castel’s grin widened at her curiosity. “Depends on what this place can give me,” he said, letting his eyes roam across Leto quietly. “I don’t stick around for nothing, chica. Got better things to do than waste time in a desert.”

To emphasize his point, the coywolf stuck his nose up at their surroundings, offering a dismissive flick of his paw. He was ready to leave, and Leto offered an out.

He shifted slightly, his tail brushing the sand behind him, as if the movement itself was an afterthought. “Ay, Verapaz... it’s got a nice sound to it." His grin faltered for a second as he let his eyes shift back to the girl, forcing a more pleading look into his big eyes.