Stone Circle In Upendi!

He didn't know what he had been expecting but it definitely wasn't for her to reply with a smile that she couldn't get enough of him. He felt his fur heat up beneath his fur and he regarded her for a moment with a stunned and slightly hopeful expression. Was she serious? Did she like being around him as much as he did her? He was tongue tied, so it was a good thing Steph followed it up by asking how long he would be staying. His expression fell and he looked apologetic "I am going to leave tomorrow. Valette doesn't seem entirely comfortable with us being around, understandable with your little sister being attacked and all and my kids won't want to hang around the borders very long"  he explained with a cresfallen expression, regretting that he had to go so soon. He wished he could stay around and spend more time with Steph, it was really why he had come this way as well as to introduce his kids to Valette and show them part of his history.