the difference between us

His grin grew yet again, his large skull tipping to the earth as his tail begin to bat lightly at his hocks, a signal of his pleasure at their agreement. It had been awhile since he'd truly had a companion. He was used to traveling with his sisters, and with their family tribe -- but since leaving them, he had mostly been alone. And though he was doubtlessly independent, he was social at heart and valued the company of a few, and had missed the comfort of a companion at his side.

"I'm not sure," he'd answered honestly when Nagendra inquired how long he might be. A few days? A few weeks?  "I have a friend I need to check up on. Though I can promise I will find you, if it takes me weeks." A cheeky grin would be offered. He wasn't sure what might grab his attention, or even if Nagendra would still wish to spend time with him upon his return. His tail would give another bold wag, unashamed of the joy this friendship brought him. "It's been a pleasure meeting you, Nagendra," he said, shifting his weight from one side of his body to the other. "And I can only hope I get to know you more in the future."