Cross my heart and hope to die

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It seemed that his wish for company would be solved more quickly than even he expected. He lifted his head from where it was resting on his forepaws at the sound of paws moving through the water, soon catching the stranger's scent as well. Unlike his own golden form, her darker colored blended in more easily to the slowly settling dusk. It wasn't till she got closer that his vibrant gaze locked on her, his slate-tipped ears perking up when her voice reached him. A pleased smile touched his muzzle and he pulled himself up into a sitting position on his haunches before replying with his own, "Well, hello." He took in her intricately marked form. It seemed they both had unusual markings, but hers were more numerous and somehow more subtle, all of them being of a monochromatic hue. His green gaze found hers and he smiled, happy that the wolf that had happened upon him was so beautiful.

"Care to join me? The willow branches block out the birds a little bit." As much as he liked the birdsong even he could recognize that it could become annoying quickly. "I'm Niketas," he added with a charming smile, hoping she would want to join him even if it was just for a little while. He caught the scent of the nearby pack on her fur which only served to make him even more curious about her. He silently wondered if she knew his mother, but he didn't want to bring her up so soon. Maybe he could ask if their conversation turned toward family. Till then he just wanted to get to know her.