dangerous and sweet like a jawbreaker

The morning had started off nice and cloudy, but by midday, the sun was beating down and it was far too much for the sensitive eyes of Chimera to bear. He'd been working on the den at the dam, collecting proper wood for the flooring that he planned to install. He'd collected a fair bit too. Ducking in and out of the den, the sun baked his dark half and threatened to burn his light half. Deciding he'd had enough, the King of Fenmyre made his way back to the ferry, but decided to swim across rather than take the lift. Wide paws cut through the cool, ocean water, making short work of the swim. Soon he was on the beach and shaking the clinging water from his pelt. Now the sun could do its job while he made his way back to the compound.

Chimera stopped at one of the freshwater streams and rinsed his face and paws of saltwater. He planned to head back to the mainland after a break, so he didn't soak his entire body again. Besides, he didn't want to drench the floor in his office. A soft smile pulled at the giant's maw as the far off sounds of his children playing met the mans ears. Crossing the atrium, Chimera took a moment to dust the clinging sand from his paws before entering his office. He was barely there for a moment when Erystotle came through the door.

The voice of the man announcing that he'd brought lunch pulled Chimera's gaze around to look upon the pearlescent wolf. It was only when Erystotle met his gaze that Chi realized how haggard he looked. A frown shifted the brute's maw downwards and he motioned for Erys to place the meal by the straw mats at the center of the room where Chi did most of his work. "You look a little tired, Erystotle. Join me for lunch. Take a break." What had kept him from sleep? He aimed to find out.

"Chimera Klein"