Ankyra Sound the light you stole

"hi," he responded, just as quietly. she was gracious, despite the fact that he'd all but chased her away the last time they had met. and he was grateful for that--he wouldn't want any lingering discontent between them, especially since they hadn't really gotten the chance to properly introduce themselves. had she even given her name?

"i'm sorry for the other day," adi continued, bowing his head slightly in apology. "i'm not usually that tense. you came across me at a bad time." he looked out to the sea, remembering some of the last words she had given him. i'm no one. a wanderer. "still wandering?" he asked, watching the waves. "or have you found somewhere to settle?"

there was something different about her scent, multiple new smells layered over her pelt. that, of course, could simply mean that others had been more friendly than he had been, but it was still worth questioning.