She had finally gone out of the stages of pup hood, though still not quite considered an Adult. Winter had now arrived, but it seemed to be far colder in the north than in the west or east. Growing up in Glaciem, she had grown used to the brutal weather, tending to ignore it all together. She had grown so much while she had resided in Glaciem, S'alkrie was now full grown in height though she still needed to widen out. It was lucky that as she arrived alone, at only three months of age that the girl was welcomed, along with lots of children that she could choose from to play with, though it would seem she got to know very little of them. Drashiel though was her special someone, the placid babe really did trust him with everything she had, and she could only hope he felt the same way. If anything, she had grown to like him much more then just 'friends' Even if they where both only one years of age. Where had he been? Had he grown bored of Glaciem, or did she just keep missing his presence? A yawn would depart and leave her silken lips, her eyes opening wide to intake the light streaming into her den. She would stand, though being cramped each day was really starting to annoy her. Soon, it would be time to expand. But for now she would leave her little area and take a stroll. Alone. Like most days. Her eyes would devour the scenery, which she knew was all to familiar. The girls slender legs would carry her across the area, her large paws caressing the snow beneath her. For a moment she could only wonder where everyone had vanished to, though perhaps it was time to enjoy her time alone. S'alkrie would lay herself down within the snow, the white fluffy substance embedding within her placid fur.

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Drashiel Armada

Drashiel bounded through the snow, tail held high in the air. In his mouth was another bundle of strange plants that he'd pilfered near the edge of Valhallan territory. It was practical as well as offering just a peek of the enemies lands but he was not stupid enough to trespass and had quickly scurried back. But hey, they were "allies" now right? Surely they wouldn't mind. After all this was for the good of all of them if they could find a cure to this debilitating disease. The handsome young man was on his way back to the densite when he caught the scent of his good friend S'alkrie. It had seemed to be so long since they'd had a chance to just sit and shoot the breeze or wander off on a hunt or walk. Drashiel buried he cache of plants in the snow to preserve them near an old knotted tree and made his way towards her. S'alkrie was his best friend in some ways though as he'd grown older he'd realized that he secretly wanted them to be more. Unfortunately D?gmar was not a great instructor in the subtler arts of romance and so he still felt himself shy and uncertain about how to go about voicing his feelings. Or more importantly, finding out if she would feel the same about him. He hated to ruin their friendship by saying something stupid. Bounding toward her, tail wagging he let out a call. "S'alkrie!! Glad to see you're well." He reached out to nuzzle her cheek in greeting.

The epidemic had spread to many of the members within the pack, especially towards the higher ranks. Was it easily spread with contact? There where questions that cant possibly be answered, or atleast not yet. There was no cure, or thats what she was starting to believe. Though for now she wouldn't think of the burden, having the time to relax. S'alkrie should just be thankful that whatever was happening hasn't reached her. She spent only a few minutes by herself, laying and watching all the clouds go by before having a rather familiar scent waft to her direction. She would stand, grinning as she saw him making his way over. Though, as he approached closer his scent was mixed with another whom was not from Glaciem. What had he been up to? Was that why he was so scarce, trying to meet new friends? Her tail would wag idly behind her, happy to see him for the time being. " You to, the plague thing hasnt reached you either!" She's turned her crown to the side, observing has handsome features. She would near closer to him then, nuzzling one of his cheeks in greeting, that and she really did miss him. " What have you been up to then? You smell... different. Have you met some friends outside of Glaciem?" She'd chuckle, before gently trying to push him a little with her paws and crown. " Come on, tell me all of your adventures! whats my handsome drash been up to!"

Drashiel drank in her intoxicating scent like he was dying of thirst. Stars above he'd missed her! It was amazing to think now of how much time he'd spent away from Glaciem. Training, getting stronger. He nodded. "Aye, I've managed to stay healthy. I've been gathering as many plants as I can hoping something will work but?" his voice trailed off and he shrugged. He was no healer. Hopefully Eris would find a cure soon though. S'alkrie noticed his smell and he nodded. "I don't know if I'd say friends but yea. I've been traveling. I went to visit Roman in Tortuga and I've been training with D?gmar Thyre, the Marquis of Arcanum? and guess what? I've graduated!" His tail wagged with excitement and a flush of heat met his cheeks as she called him handsome. "I'm stronger than ever my lovely S'alkrie. I hope soon to make my father proud? if he survives the plague." Drashiel signed lightly. He rarely let himself ponder the possibility that his father might not pull through. "What of yourself? What have you been getting up to?" "Speech"