Moonspear all those days, watching from the windows

Katmai laughed — "That rhymed," he pointed out, pleased. But, obligingly, he returned his attention to the view, which was indeed quite lovely. He was still getting used to the mountain, and he wasn't always sure it was his favorite place on earth, but it was quite nice to be able to look out over the rest of the land.

It always made him feel quite kingly.

"I'm doing well," he replied, quite pleased to report. He did not speak of recent developments with Kinusi — that was between the two of them, after all — but his satisfaction was quite clear. Only being in love could bring a man such pleasure, he thought. "The pack is fed, the weather is holding, and I am surrounded by family and friends."

He offered her a little smile. She was part of that.

"How are you?" he asked her. "You seem quite pensive."