Blacktail Deer Plateau a drained bourbon bottle laying next to my head

"You and me both." Dante laughed appreciatively. "I'm sure you'll make it up many times over. We'll likely come out the better for it." He honestly believed that. Despite his departure from his former home, Dante believe him to be loyal and hardworking. Whether that was correct would only be proven with time, but he had the feeling that even if Mordecai only stayed through winter, he'd be a valuable packmate for that length of time. And though he would hate to see him go when the time ran out, he would not force him to stay.

"So, you want the grand tour, or would you rather check it all out yourself?" He offered, but he knew that when he had joined, he had preferred to explore at his own pace. Each had their own methods.