Inuyama
There was a mountain called Inuyama by local people, both youkai and humans. It wasn't infested by wild dog packs, nor did it resemble a dog. There was no shrine dedicated to a dog deity on the side of the mountain, desolated most of the time.
Yet, people called it Dog Mountain.
A tall daiyoukai clad in while approached a small fire located in an easy to defend spot that had a nice view of the lands stretched under the foot of the mountain. The moon was shining overhead, bathing everything in gentle light.
"Hm," the daiyoukai said and walked towards the man sitting by the fire. One of the man's ears twitched and swiveled his way - the only sign that the man was aware of the approaching youkai lord. His eyes never left a couple of fish grilling over the fire.
"So... you too?" he said after a moment. The daiyoukai sat down on the opposite side of the fire, looking at the red-clad hanyou.
"Affirmative."
The silence stretched between two men, one watching the supper, the other turning to look at the land below.
"What brought you here now?" the daiyoukai inquired. He was alright with not talking, but found himself sightly curious.
"Teething." the hanyou pointed to his ears, drawing the youkai's attention to them. Upon closer inspection the daiyoukai found them swollen and lacking small patches of fur, showing reddened skin.
"I see your pup grew his fangs," he remarked with just a hint of amusement.
"Keh! And what about you? Why are you here, instead of your palace?"
"This one's lady mate found it in herself to desire pears," the daiyoukai replied. "This one searched far and wide, but found no pears that matched his standards."
"So you're waiting for her craving to go away? Bad move, believe me," the hanyou, more experienced in the matter, smirked. "There will be hell to pay."
"Hm."
"Or you can wait until this year's pears are edible, it should take only a month or so," he suggested.
"This one will take your advice upon consideration."
The silence reigned again, but not for long.
"How long shall you stay up the mountain?"
"I'm just staying the night. I guess come morning Shippou will be begging me to keep my pup away from his tail," the hanyou smirked. "And my ears will heal until then. I will return home tomorrow."
"Who would have thought that a mere half-breed holds such wisdom."
"Keh!"
The silence of Inuyama mountainside basked in moonlight returned for long, cloaking the two men sharing a humble supper