Wheeling Gull Isle New places, friendly faces

He had served his time and was prepared to return to the den in full, though it made him wonder if he and @Heda should choose a rendezvous site soon. Well, he would ask her tonight, when he curled up to sleep beside her.

For now, he spent some time walking on the beach in silent prayer. When he saw John, Caracal realized this would be his very first opportunity to speak with the man, one-on-one, with no one else—particularly children—afoot.

John! Hey! he greeted, moving toward the other man and just hoping he wasn’t interrupting his own devotions. How’s island life treating you?