His tail was arched high over his back as he watched the loner retreat, his chest swelling with pride as he turned back to his peppered sidekick. Let’s go. He nodded softly as he nudged her shoulder, encouraging her to take the lead. “Her, too,” he added with a huff, his upper lip wrinkling. “She looks stupid enough to hover by the borders.” The next time they met Sachiel wouldn’t be so verbal. The agouti boy liked the idea of being able to pick off a deer or two before the herd moved on, which meant they had to report back to their grumpy Edge Lords immediately. So, without another word, Sachiel loped after his greyscale friend into the depths of the falls…

Fade — thread complete.