Stone Circle i have often dreamed of a far off place

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adela, her name was. up and left. probably hungry. maybe he'd find her later. but his concerns were with searchlight.

he began to stand, nudging the badger toward him. eat up.

smoke hoped that the boy'd take his offering. y'need the strength.

he didn't think he was weak, but for how vast this valley was...he was going to need it. and smoke was more than capable of hunting his own food. 

good luck, kid. he breathed, beginning to step away. if 'ya can't find 'em, find me. don't want no pup goin' hungry.

an honest farewell, and he was gone.

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