Dawnlark Plains It's Been Months And You Ain't Off My Mind

"that works," adi chuckled, closing his eyes at engel's solemn touch. he returned the gesture fervently, holding the pose for a moment before reluctantly pulling away, staring at the russet man. "i am glad to call you my friend again," he murmured, tears--joy? regret? at this point, he knew not--stinging the corners of his eyes. "and once a friend, always a friend."

perhaps that adage hadn't held true for them before. . .but aditya would make damn sure that it would from here on out.

he gave engel a nod and a watery smile. "take care, bhaiyya," adi said, a lump rising in his throat. "safe travels." with a twitch of his banner tail, he turned and departed, a blur of golden-brown as he trotted over the plains. had he known this would be the last time he'd see engel, he would have said more, done something--anything!--for him to stay.