Lost Creek Hollow What sparked such an interest?

Rueger had heard the initial call from Valette at the borders. However, she was not calling for him, and so he hadn't responded. He didn't want to jump the gun by assuming she wanted to see him, seeing as how she had asked for time. He wasn't the kind to push himself on anyone, and he didn't expect to see her again for quite some time. 

But, when her second howl reached him, it seemed their meeting would happen now, after all. His tail wagged briefly as he abandoned his patrol in lieu of seeing her. It took him a little time to get to her, but she finally came into view. He flashed a smile as he came to a stop. Hello, Valette. I didn't expect to see you so soon, he said honestly. How are you?