Time away from work

The glow of the land made the man look as though he was glowing blue himself. His black pelt always seemed to reflect a blue shade in any kind of night light like the feathers of a crow do during the day. He had never been here during the day but he loved to be here at night when everything, including himself, seemed to glow. Being Ebony's only healer, considering he didn't consider the heir to be a healer, he didn't get to leave very often but he would never go back in time and choose a different path.

His birth pack may have been known for their great knowledge in healing but that didn't mean everyone had to choose the path of their ancestors. Max would never move of the path his parents had set for him. His job had brought him good friends, new responsibilities, and more knowledge then he might have ever learned with the Nomads. The most important thing that leaving them and joining Ebony had brought him was his student, and best friend, Callisto. He had grown protective of her and he worried though he was afraid to let her know of any of his affections for her so he remained her friend and mentor.

Shaking all pack thoughts from his mind he would sit at the edge of one of the many streams and watch the water flow and sparkle in the nightly glow. Bending slightly he would disturb the water further by taking a small drink. When he finished he would silently watch the ripples move away from him. A sigh would escape him as his icy blue eyes would close and his muscles would relax.