"I hope to se you again then someday, when you've seen and experienced it all for yourself..." He stood slowly and shook off a small brown squirrel running up to cling to his shoulder and chatter against his ear. "For now I think I had best be off, and you should stay close to home."

He smiled softly his golden eyes filled with warmth as he took in a little more the gentle waving essence of life that rolled off the pup. His eyes trailed over her again curiously, for he felt once more the subtle difference in her. Yes, it would be most interesting to cross paths with her again someday, even if from afar.