Arrow Lake donald duck, sunny d, tampico, capri sun

the hound fell rather easily into step beside the mountain; the two of them forming a moving blockade built of sheer muscle and intimidation. every living thing seemed to hunker down or flee as the pair made their way, and the world around them grew quiet besides their own drumming steps and collective panting. stigmata had not expected such an ideal transition into their budding relationship, but was glad for verx's subdued attitude regardless, even if it was to be only a temporary side-effect of his gratitude.

he gave a bob of his head at the news, or lack thereof, though seemed more interested in the following comment. he cast a bemused glance at the scarred colossus, and quirked a single brow. "care to elaborate?" he asked, knowing that the details of the newcomers' former situation were blurred at best, and it wasn't in him to pass up the opportunity to learn something he didn't know before. then casually added, for good measure: "i will not be offended if you would rather not." he had his own secrets after all, and he was not a wolf who continued to pry after meeting resistance.