Fox's Glade I steal a few breaths

Cole nodded in acknowledgment, a faint smile touching his features as Milan approached. Good, he replied simply. Keeps me busy, movin' around, not stuck in one place. Suits me fine.

His golden gaze lingered on her, assessing her for a moment before tilting his head slightly. And you? Heard you’ve got yourself a new rank. How’s it treatin’ you?

He shifted his weight slightly, his stance relaxed but alert as the snow crunched beneath his paws. It wasn’t often he had the chance to catch up with packmates, and he found himself genuinely curious about how she was adjusting. Seems like you're settlin' into it alright, he added, a faint note of approval in his tone.