Rising Sun Valley I'll go anywhere you want me

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He gave the winter queen an equal smile as she flashed him one of her own, a grin which only gave way to a gentle laugh when Scarlett swooped back to gingerly collect her forgotten hare. Malachi let his tail wave high as she left, a beacon of his departure and goodwill on her behalf. "I promise, I'll be back soon." He barked his final farewell, then canted his head to let loose a long howl in hopes its echo would carry to the Glacier.

The sundry man knew not what waited for him on the coast, what he would find or what he would not, or whether he was chasing the wind. But he had to try. For the Sveijarns, for Duskfire... and, though he would not voice it, for himself. Though some could deem him reckless, he knew the pack would be safe, now more than before. He did trust Scarlett, though he knew her scarce, and he had faith that she - along with Sen and Lazar and all others who called the land home - would keep the Glacier safe until his return. With soundness of mind, Malachi loped in the direction of the distant shores and let the Glacier slowly shrink behind him.