Swiftcurrent Creek The currents are fast but life is sweet

he nodded as she explained. i've complimented her before, i think, he murmured, then, thinking of their second meeting wherein he had called her resourceful. did that count as a compliment? he wasn't particularly sure. hmmm...

and as she spoke about her love with arric, frederick found himself envious, wishing for something like that with milan, if only he could impress her enough. he rolled his shoulders back, then, taking a breath. yeah, i'll, uh, i'll try. a breath.

i'm going to go think, frederick said, then, standing. thank you for the tips, arlette. and he would give a polite nod of his head. if she had nothing else to say, he would turn away, and head back to his den, tail flicking back and forth.

exit fred !!