Love bird

Hikaru was getting into the rhythm of his duties, he was still a little uncertain about his role as mentor to the Warlord’s daughter but they were figuring everything out. Everyday he got to return to the den and snuggle up for a good night’s rest with Mortis made it all worth it. The young koi was out now patrolling the borders, his lithe frame loping easily over the well worn trails. He had to be careful where snow packed down to make ice where dirt path had once been. Slipping was easy. Hika was decently sturdy footed, but when he heard that voice call for him he had to catch himself before face planting into a drift.

Once he was upright the koi debated for a long time about going to see her. Mortis had seemed so uncomfortable the last time he’d mentioned her. Though a little odd he’d never wish to do something that would upset or distress his friend. He shifted his weight indecisively, but finally took a step towards her.

He was rather close, and half wondered if Mort might even hear her singing to him. He wouldn’t make her wait long, and all the while he made excuses in his head as to why him meeting with Keetie made him so flustered and why Mortis weighed so heavily on him as she appeared before him. Even more stunning than his memory could serve him. Any pre planned words or solid statements were quickly dashed from his mind as it went blank and he was forced to swallow any words beyond, ”Hello, Keetie.”