Howdy Neighbor!

Since his little meeting with Meadow, Spirit had considered seeking her out more than once, if he was being totally honest. But he didn't like intruding, even if she insisted his company hadn't been a bother to her. Part of him was inclined to seek her out constantly, whenever he had a spare moment, but he knew being so eager wasn't ideal for either of them. He'd learn in due time, and he needed to be spending most of his time at home, still slowly acclimating to life within Abaven. The process was going painfully slowly but he hoped that by stepping outside of his comfort zone lately he might become a more useful member of his pack and his family... eventually. Until then, he could simply dream.

He'd been doing just that - daydreaming - when he heard a call, jerking him violently back to the present. At first he was alarmed; hearing a call meant especially for him was surprising, and it took him a long moment to realize who exactly was calling for him. Meadow! He'd been hoping for her arrival even if he hadn't been counting on it, and after the initial moment of shock receded, he felt himself overcome with joy. He hadn't expected much to happen this evening, but everything changed all at once and he was just thrilled that she'd come to visit him.

Straightening his posture he hurried toward the sound of her calls, near the border at the edge of the bay. He hardly felt nervous as she finally came into view, picking up his pace as his tongue lolled from the side of his mouth. He was panting when he reached her, and though part of him was inclined to lean forward to touch her, in the way one might greet a dear friend, he couldn't quite shake all of his anxieties away. Instead he stopped a polite distance away, grinning like a fool. "I d-d-didn't expect to s-see you today!" He stammered, his excitement and the rapid beating of his heart only exacerbating his ever-present stutter.