Arrow Lake home to her

thank you for the thread <3 it did indra some good to meet someone NICE!!

indra followed his gaze. behind him duskfall sheathed the mountain in rippling orange, and long blue shadows sat under the sharp ranges in dark pools. he was right -- night gathered, and waited for neither of them.

his smile did not go unnoticed but her own was feeble in comparison. she dipped her head lightly but did not object to his departure. "bye."

she stood still on the embankment and watched him go until his form was no longer visible against the darkening snow. she thought about their encounter, how different he was from other strangers. she thought laurel might like him.

without so much as an ear flick the girl turned and headed for home.