A solid maybe on not a date

Mort’s gentle affection was refreshing as the cold breeze outside the tunnel den. He shook off a slight shiver as the winged boy got to his paws. Hika had been sleeping in recently, and hadn’t been around long enough to see Mort leave the den much before dawn before. This was a strange occurrence but the sleep would hide the clue for a little bit longer as another wide yawn took hold of him. He blinked open his stormy gaze and inhaled more sharply as Mortis answered cryptically.

Finally though Hikaru would see the bag on his friend’s back. ”Early start for a trip somewhere?” He questioned quietly as wakefulness started to take hold. He looked quite packed up. Suddenly the boy’s expression brightened. ”Are you going to the hotsprings?” He’d let Mortis invite him but he was suddenly alight with a buzzing excitement.