Wapun Meadow Although it's so romantic on the borderline tonight

pulled away from his duties, the outlaw had been drawn toward the gathering. a hunt, the wind carried whispers. his participation wasn't an obligation, but a necessity is his mind. he would aid his strength, his teeth, for the betterment of bear claw. 

and so he lumbered out of the thicket to join them all, his steps heavy, eyes shaded. amongst them all stands out rala; he moved to glide against her side, finding his place alongside her. he met the gazes of tvar and cole with a dip of his head. 

the bison grazing ahead reminded him of home, a bittersweet inkling. he'd hunted them before, and he'd do so again, this time in the company of his people. his new purpose.