Her offer brought a warm smile to his dark features, his tail flicking absently behind him. Leaving the orange Vale wasn’t an option—not yet, anyway—but he wouldn’t mind visiting the pale girl in the Bend. To see the colours sweeping her home. Plus, an adventure? How could Sachiel say no?! Sounds good to me! He chided in, his chin resting atop his tawny legs. You can come visit, too, if y’want, he offered with a yawn stretching his jaws apart, the corners of his eyes watering. He had not realized how tired he'd become after all their play—and how far he was from home. At least he was not alone. His parents would likely scold him for being gone so long—if they noticed—but he didn’t care. It was worth it.
His mismatched glaze flitted over to the pale girl, noticing her tired appearance as well. His grin only widened as he bumped her shoulder with his own, his chin still low. Nap before we head home? He suggested, another yawn tugging at his jowls. He nudged his nose between his forepaws, his eyes fixated on the girl until she agreed, her eyes slowly drooping shut. It did not take Sachiel long to follow suit, his tail curled tight around his coiled legs as sleep took hold, pulling him under…
Fade, thread complete.