Blacktail Deer Plateau i was lightning, before the thunder

he caught grayday's sidelong look and folded his ears down, slightly ashamed. he had meant no offense to the now-mostly blind alpha, only mining for more information. still, grayday gave some--no tail--and aditya nodded, taking it all in. no tail. no tail.

"i will keep watch on the borders," he vowed, wagging his own bushy tail in turn. he gave grayday a kind glance. "it's good to see you again, grayday. my thanks again for giving me the chance for this trip."

with a nod to everyone in turn, aditya trotted off without a second glance back. he was headed for the borders. god help the no-tailed wolf that met him there.

maybe he'd go and find her.