its a kodiak moment

She didn’t seem pleased at all with his suggestion of remaining for days instead of leaving now. She didn’t argue with him though, a point he was thankful for. Morning was nigh, and he was ready to take a long nap. Zola’s words stopped his dream about sleep though. They needed to make arrangements. Or maybe she meant she was going to make preparations? Eliphas finished grooming himself and watched her as she hardened the hide against the fire skillfully. He was allowed the claws, and already their uses bounced around in his head.

Eliphas lost himself in his thoughts as he watched the oil seep from the raw hide. The fire warmed him and after a bit of foul smell from burning flesh, was finished. Zola removed it, inspecting her work before offering it to him. His eyes widened in confusion, but realized the cold was likely welcome on her lashes. The boy recovered quickly though and smiled in thanks as he took the gift and settled himself beneath it. With his body sphynx like by the fire and hid back covered with the pelt he pulled his ivory tail around his hips and decided to settle in for the morning. He had a few hours before he had to worry about sun exposure.

”It’s kind of a long story, I'll give you the highlights.” He started, but they had nothing but time. ”My mother’s family really, I’ve never met any of them before. They called out to her in their time of need, but she could only send me to aid them in her stead. When I arrived, there were no living relatives left. However, I found evidence of migration and followed them here.” And now, well his journey had almost been finished before he’d even really started.