Wheee~!
He was quite content, relaxing on the slate in the cool breeze of mid fall, the sun's rays comforting him as he began to doze lightly while sitting. The scent of this place overwhelmed him, brought back nearly too many memories; some terribly hard memories, and others quite wonderful. His eyes were forced abruptly open, though, as a new, stronger smell wafted into his now flared nostrils. The male's heart leapt into his throat as he scanned the horizon fervently. Could it be...someone, anyone, familiar?, he thought desperately to himself. Trying to keep his thoughts collected, thoroughly attempting not to get himself too excited, he stood, making close circles in an attempt to bring into his vision whatever was now prowling nearby. To his nose, it smelled familiar, almost friendly, but to his brain he knew it could easily be a forlorn wolf or worse.
Suddenly a silhouette appeared in his line of sight, and he squinted into the midday sun in a feeble attempt to make out its form. The figure came closer, quite swiftly, and he was floored as the curves of the female coyote became clear to him. No way..., he thought. He backed up suddenly, several feet, and sat. He stared, without regard, at the lady approaching. Her scarred face and single golden eye could not be mistaken for any other; of this he was sure. Maybe it is her, but there's no way she'll want you back, you traitor! He shook his head vigorously, but quickly returned his thoughts and focus to the female canine now in front of him. 'Kesho?', he heard her say. His mind was racing as she spoke his name, all of his hopes now realized in a truly exciting moment which he had yearned for once again for years now.
"...Kaena?!" He stammered, unsure of what to say next. So many thoughts sped through him. "You're still here?! I can't believe it... I thought for sure you'd have--..." Here he paused, not wanting to seem untrusting or any less enthralled to see a familiar face. He leapt towards her excitedly, tail wagging uncontrollably. He wanted to touch her, hug her, but knew that was off limits for this female. "You have no idea how much I've missed this place. Missed you; everyone. Is anyone else... still around...?" The last bit he asked, choking on his words, knowing for sure the answer wouldn't be what he hoped.
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