*Navigation - Rock Garden

Finch took a deep breath of the autumn air, feeling the bite of winter as it stung her lungs. She knew that she needed to explore all she could now, before winter came. It wasn't only the harshest season, but she went into heat on top of that. Usually she stayed on pack grounds during that time, avoiding contact with nearly everyone. It was just her and Civetta until spring came. But there was something different about this year, someone was on her mind. A blush heated up her cheeks, and she shook her head to scatter her thoughts. Now was not the time to think of that, but on the new land that she was entering. Slowing her pace, her pale blue eyes grew wide as she eyed the stones that started to manifest all around her. There were some that were just up to her knees, but others rose well beyond her height. Even Civetta let out a soft whistle, fluttering off her perch on Finch's shoulders to land on a very large rock. Finch's gaze followed her friends all the way up, rearing up to place her front paws on the chilly stone. Her nose stretched upwards to try and see if she could touch the top, but she was several feet shy. Letting out a soft giggle, she bounced a few times as her claws scrambled to find a hold. There was a large crack that she was able to grip with her hind paws, pushing up off of it as she reached for the peek of the rock. Her left front paw just hooked on the ledge, leaving her swinging off the ground for a moment. The girl's muscles strained to pull her upwards, but she just couldn't do it. With a thud she landed on the ground, the breath rushing out of her lungs from the harsh impact. Gasping for air, she felt the minuscule weight of Civetta on the bridge of her nose, peeking down to look at her wide blue eyes. She shook the bird off, her maw gaping as she fought to regain control. She would be fine, this would pass soon. It was all she could tell herself as her chest contracted painfully, oxygen starved body aching for some fresh air. "SPEAK!" ”CIVETTA SPEAKS”

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there were no cracks to grasp or gaps to claw

It wasn't often that he felt this... calm. Liar realized how much Ivalice had dragged him down, in that case he hadn't served them as well as he could have. Regardless he was a man with a mission, a happy man with the scent of a woman at his side. This excited him, the thought of more children under his belt. Little lives that he was responsible for, and in time would teach the way of the world. As well as their older siblings leading to light the way. A family system - something he longed since had forgotten about. As he smiled fruitlessly, he stopped though when he saw a woman who had dropped from a rather tall rock. His body shivered slightly as he rolled over for a moment. Close but not too close as he wanted to be wary of her.

"Are you alright?" he asked for a moment green eyes flickering. She smelt of a pack, regardless his happy mood made him want to care for the stranger. At least in the sense he wouldn't let such a girl go walking home alone. Despite his usual motives for the moment he was more concerned of her own well being.

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Her legs kicked out beside her as she fought to get some air into her lungs, Civetta letting out soothing tweets as she ran her tiny beak through her wolf friends face. The bird saw someone coming, but stayed on the wolf as her wings unfurled at her sides. She would fight him off if he thought that he could hurt Finch! But he didn't, he came up and asked if she was alright. The bird calmed down, hopping off the pale girl as she heard a loud gasp come from her. Finch's sides contracted as she sucked air into her, her head spinning as the tightness at her chest was released. She hardly heard the sound of another wolf behind her over the pounding in her ears, but saw that Civetta was looking at someone. She rose her head slowly, squinting at the dull pain that throbbed at the base of her skull. Her eyes landed on a brightly coloured male, a small smile cracking her black lips open. She could see concern on his face, so she just nodded her head and pulled herself to her paws. Shaking the dirt out of her coat, she dipped her head in silent thanks as her body caught up on the few oxygen lacking moments. "Sorry, I didn't mean to worry you," she said softly, absentmindedly glancing around them. There were still a lot of other rocks around them, honestly she could have found a smaller one to get up. "I was trying to get up high to study the landscape. I love exploring," Finch commented with an awkward chuckle, her tail swinging behind her. "SPEAK!" ”CIVETTA SPEAKS”

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It seemed the girl had been trying to explore and in which had caused her to fall off the rock. It made him smiled for a moment, a soft chuckle leaving his throat. Clumsy really, but there was no issue with that. "It's best to find the long way around, so you don't injure yourself of course." Liar told her as he flicked his tail. He shifted for a moment and looked around. He'd been here before, perhaps he could help. "My name's Liar Walker, I could help you explore if you'd like." It wasn't that long ago either. He'd jumped on these rocks, probably licked a few of them along the way. Of course his green eyes went to fall onto Finch once more. Patiently waiting with a smile. "Talk"