Blacktail Deer Plateau stardust

aditya nodded at her response. he knew exactly what she was talking about, despite not having gone through what her mind had. to leave the past behind and focus on the present was a universal concept--her situation was unique only in that she had little to no memories of what had come before to drag her down. perhaps that was for the better.

"i left my past behind when i came here," he said softly. "decided to stay, instead of looking for old friends. so yes. . .i do think it's what is best."

he turned his muzzle out to the horizon, a faint dark line against the black, star-spangled sky. "but if you ever do want to find him--or anyone from your past--tell me, and i'll ask around," aditya assured her, smiling.

aditya looked over at raid. "have you been given a proper tour of the territory yet? i'd be happy to show you around."

oooh i love these two. <3 i'm gonna fade out here but thanks for threading <3