Sweet Little Sunset

Hikaru’s pace was a slow trot as he wandered through the snow outside of packlands. He was looking for materials for future projects mostly, and also trying to keep his paws busy. Perhaps, and he was unwilling to admit, he was looking for something to use as a gift for Mortis. Not that he expected to find anything amazing, the gully was probably a lot like the Armada, there weren’t any plants, prey was scarce, and you had to get rid of the snow before you knew what was on the ground. Still, it was good for him to get out and stretch his limbs.

The end of the day was approaching and he was still quite a ways away from the Armada, he’d definitely still be walking by the time darkness fell but he would just hope Mortis had a long day too and didn’t beat him back to the den by too much. After a long day in the cold he looked forward to snuggling up for a comfy sleep.

The yearling koi was stopped for a moment on the ridge, he crested just as the sun was beginning to touch the horizon. The colors of the sky dimmed and changed and danced in the sky all for him. Or not. Movement caught his eye and he spied the girl. He didn’t know her but she was obviously appreciating the view as well. He moved towards her as darkness fell and the show would become mere memory.

”That was a brilliant sunset.” He said softly, far enough away to not be considered much of a threat but close enough he wasn’t yelling at her.