It's 9am on a cool fall morning. The small cabin located in the mountains of the Adirondacks smells like freshly brewed coffee, the steam from the machine sparkling in the orange morning light that streams in through the window. Eyke, a highland bull with thick arms, broad chest, strong hips and legs, and a warm and powerful belly, emerges from the bedroom. He grabs his favorite National Parks Service mug and pours the richly black brew, taking a small sip before heading out to the porch. The air is crisp and a light layer of fog rests atop the pines surrounding the cabin. He takes in a deep breath, letting the chill bite his lungs as he uses one hand to gently scratch his exposed thick and fuzzy belly. He wears nothing but a pair of boxer briefs, his dense highland fur keeping him perfectly comfortable. He takes another sip of coffee as he leans against the wooden railing of the porch. He sighs softly as a warm smile emerges beneath his velvety brown muzzle. What could he be thinking?

Many thanks to labradorszn over on BSKY for this wonderful piece.