He’s actually surprised at himself. But then again, the surprise comes with a quick dash of a sensibility, and Zeik thinks about the outside factors that surround their new relationship. The weather is turning, the Field is scarce, and she’s alone. It makes logical sense that she would go with Zeik - he’s level-headed, polite and rather to himself, so their pairing is a mutually beneficial one. Still, he smiles at her reply and feels a slight rush of adrenaline.
Purpose. Miku had given him purpose. He turns away from her, ears rising to the wind while he charts the horizon. He’d had a place in mind for a while, a lonely little outcropping of riverland covered in misty woods. It was just far enough from any prominent kingdom while still central, maintaining a pleasurable temperature all year round. Never too hot, never too cold. He thinks she’ll like it there, and it won’t be long before others join them. There’s a word for this, but Zeik cannot seem to think of it. Instead, he turns back to her with a determined grin.
“It’s not terribly far from here. Southwest around some low mountainlands and then once we come to a great lake, we follow the river due west. I hope you like it, I’ve been itching to call the woods there my home for some time now.” He takes his place then at her side, confidently stepping forward in the right direction. In normal circumstances, he would shift and fly, but he’s unaware of any traits that Miku may have so he chooses a steady pace and looks forward to getting to know her on the journey. With luck, they’ll reach their new home before dusk, and she can explore to her hearts content then.
As they leave, Zeik recalls the word he’d been searching for: Family. With Miku in tow and hopefully Felinae to join them soon, they’ll be a family. Something he’s never had.
Everything we are and used to be is buried and gone
OOC: If you'd like, you can write a reply in the Misty Rapids herdland, found under the Deserts. <3