Autumn Snow

He was only slightly surprised when Asla turned and gave him her lips. His bright blue eyes widened but he relaxed into her kiss and felt almost cheated when she pulled away. Indy was the one to ask her off though, and he was frozen for a long moment watching her go. He knew he wouldn’t have much time though, and as soon as she slipped behind a tree he got to work.

Indigo had seen more than a few good flowers and plants on their way into the forest of mangroves. Not that he’d been paying huge attention to their surroundings as they went. He was still lucky as his massive paws carried him over the trail they’d walked. He was on a dual mission, to find the perfect bouquet for his dear sister, but also to bring flowers back to his friend’s grave. He wasn’t sure that Rue would ever be far from his thoughts, but already Asla was making it easier. He wasn’t obsessing over his guilt anymore.

Indy hoped he hadn’t taken too long, but by the time he returned to the nest Asla hadn’t returned either so he had time. Two beautiful bouquets in his jaws Indy put the bigger one gently inside, the other was placed off to the side to bring home with them. Then he stalked off in the direction his sister had gone. He found her eventually, dragging a carcass near as big as she was. He withheld his chuckle and snuck in beside her, taking hold and helping her return it to their chosen spot. By now the evening was falling on them.