Sunset Valley II

though stag had the visual advantage over his brother, it was ego who had the wind. his long nose tilted up at the burgeoning smell of sagtannet, and he saw the approaching pale stranger from which it carried. the lone eidolon regarded its lifted tail with immediate contempt -- pulling his lips backward into a warning grin -- but he otherwise retained only a defensive posture; seemingly prepared to flee, if it came down to it.

ego stiffened as the male's scent warmed to him, and he had a sudden feeling of déjà vu.

his toothy grimace melted and was replaced suddenly by a more serious look. he lowered his head, flinty gold eyes deeply skeptical, and he asked: "first?"