the difference between us

There was a simple beauty to this land by the sea, and to be joined by such a handsome fellow only made his day even brighter. It was so freeing to be without purpose or direction, without obligation or commitment, to answer to nobody but himself. The smile that crept over his lips was indicative of his relaxed state of mind, and the contentment that had washed over him was obvious. "So it seems we have more than one thing in common," he told Nagendra with a cheeky grin in his direction. He himself hadn't been in these lands long, though he'd always had a bit of an adventurous spirit and it likely hadn't been a surprise when he'd left his tribe and his family officially.

"Looking to join a pack, are you?" Áki would inquire, only probing gently, unsure if his plans were public or if he'd simply been musing to himself. Personally, he had little interest in settling down, though the possibility of companions that might join him in his travels was an alluring one. The politics of pack life had never settled well with him, and yet he knew it was appealing to some, and it seemed even this lovely Nagendra was considering such a life. "I wish I could offer you some knowledge, but I tend to avoid claimed territories like the plague." He shook his head slowly; he was an intimidating man, and he knew the danger of encroaching on the home of another, especially with his size and peculiar features. "Though if it is adventure you seek, you've found the right friend."