It may be the wildcat possessed a mediocre sense of direction.  The stars, in their familiar patterns, served him well, but they only shone during the night.  As the sun danced through the canopy, Torren glanced behind him.  The thick, striped tail behind him curled upwards as he tried to remember the last time he made a turn.

The air had grown humid and the wandering prince finally began feeling as though he may be on the right track.  Determined, the feline kept on, ignoring the growing ache in his paws.  If he was finally close, then he did not want to stop yet (since when did you care so much about the destination?).

When Torren stumbled onto the border, his eyes lit up.  Relieved, he took a seat, likely in the very same place Aurum found him the first day.  Breathing out, he rested his tail over his paws and perked his ears for any sound of movement.  Although he itched to call out, to seek the arctic fox with eyes of autumn and winter, patience kept him silent.  He could wait to see his friend for just a little longer.
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Vigenere Cipher, leader of Tanglewood; the wildcat felt woefully out of time and place, blinking once.  Accustomed to long lives, Torren had never known more than his father as a king.  It felt strange to see his other home had transitioned leaders within his time away -- he began to worry more had changed until a familiar face approached.

Relief eased the youth as he straightened his posture.  At the mention of disappearing Torren felt his ears flick back sheepishly.  He had not exactly said any farewells, save for one.  "Hello, yes, I uh.  I know where I am.  It's good to meet you, sir.  Like Aurum said my name is Torren; I used to live here.  I would like to rejoin, if that is okay."

"I apologize for disappearing -- I left to send word to my family and look for someone."  Yet here he stood, eyes drifting away from the savannah and lion thoughtfully -- seeking another.  "Is Lad... I mean, Kiira, is Kiira still here?"  Heavens knew he felt foolish, stammering over titles and formalities; he just wanted to see her.
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