Heron Lake Plateau Like a bad penny

Colt was back.

And he was highly conflicted on the subject.  He'd gotten accustomed to the idea of moving on; but Clover's reaction, the rest of the kids, and Quixote's impending possible pups had been enough.  Colt might not be particularly responsible, but he was loyal as hell to his friends, and he had a hard time imagining ditching Qui when so much had changed so quickly.

He thought about calling to @Finley, but decided against it, or even seeking her out.  He wasn't sure how she'd take him coming back after their conversation before, and he needed a bit to get used to being in the thick of it again.  Same went for @Towhee.... he could clear the air now, but maybe it was better to stir that pot a little later.

So instead he ranged along the edge of the territory, watchful for any sign of prey or intrusion.  Hmmm.... y'know, he could always do a little wandering anyway.  Wasn't like he was trapped here, and it might be good to see what the turf around them was like.  He'd seen only a portion of it while gone.

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