The wind that flowed through the spacious caverns was so gentle that it's howl was a soft whisper that touched the brown giant's ears like a light tickling feather. The tall towers on his crown flicked backward and forward as they followed the tune, though there was a smile on his face that gave away just how much the man was enjoying the sound. It was lyrical to him, hitting his soul with a familiar feeling of admiration for his surroundings. There was never a boring moment in his life, not with so many things left in the world to discover. This cavern had been one of his favorites.

Since moving to the cove with the wolves of Vyper, he'd had time to search the surrounding territories somewhat. He hadn't actually taken time to thoroughly explore the caverns as much as he liked previously, so today had been a day dedicated solely to them. This expedition smelled of iron and stale water, but the way the light carried through the cave and the wind swept through it's tunnels was more than enough to make up for the powerful smells to be found within it.

*Navigation - Lifeless Cavern

Even though she had needed a break from the north, it didn't mean that she couldn't make a few stops along the way. She intended to make her way through to the east, some place that didn't have snow. Jaelle had never found herself growing tired of anything, but snow was beginning to get on her nerves. Shivering, she slipped into the mouth of a cave as soon as it came into her view. Shaking herself, she rid the clinging clumps on her limbs. Her bells rang out with the movement, bouncing off the earthen walls around her. Panting for a second, she took the opportunity to look around her. She seemed to be in the mood for caves lately, this wasn't the first that she had entered in the north. Unlike the first though, there were no paintings on the walls here -- in fact there didn't seem to be much here at all. Brown and blue eyes looked into the twisting caverns, wondering just how deep it went. Giet wasn't here with her today, instead going off to hunt, so it would be just herself in here. Would she be able to find her way back out? Confident in her skills to navigate unfamiliar terrain, she entered the passage ahead of her. For the longest time she was by herself, just the click of her nails and the chime of her bells the only thing keeping her company. It was at that moment that she picked up on a familiar smell, the scent reminding her of being trapped beneath the snow. Her body violently shook at the memory as she looked around for the brown male, her heart picking up the pace in her chest. It would be awhile before she was able to shake off the memory of it, she had no doubt that it was why she so desperately needed to get out of the snow. Spotting the taller man, a small smile touched her lips as she moved towards him. The caves changed from dirt and roots to stone, tall pillars standing out of the ground and stretching down from the roof. Jaelle slowed to appreciate them as she moved passed, weaving around them until she was close enough to clearly see Brutus. There was no need to announce her approach, she knew that he probably heard her a long time ago. "Funny running into you here, Brutus." Her words were soft, there was no need to speak too loud in the open air. Everything bounced off the stone walls, whispers sounded like normal speaking down here. "SPEAK"

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The sound of her bells were the first thing to give away her presence, their light jingling echoing off the cavern walls. As soon as they chimed in with the sound of the wind, Brutus' soft facial features expressed a genuine smile. He slowed down his pace to give her time to catch up to him, and when her hushed voice rang clear through the air he gave a slight twist of his neck to let his piercing blue gaze peer back to her.

He smirked, a single chuckle resonating in his chest through closed lips before he nodded his head in agreement. "Indeed it is, though I am pleasantly surprised by the chance for your company. What are you up to today, Jaelle? And how has spring been treating you thus far?" He flicked a single ear as he waited for her to join him at his side before he continued walking through the cavern. The cave might not have been as colorful as some others, but it was the sound and the breeze that could still be felt that he admired. He turned his face to the direction of the wind ahead of him and let it gently flow through the longer fur surrounding his cheek and neck. It was an odd feeling, being in a cave with wind, but he took a deep breath and cherished the feeling.

She cracked a smile at his words, trotting to catch up to his larger frame. Once she was at his left flank she slowed, her bell-clad tail gently tapping on his hind leg. The sound of her jingling was made louder by the barren landscape, but this cave held a beauty all in its own. The tall pillars diverted the wind that somehow found its way into this place, almost as if it was so vast that it held its own ecosystem. While void of life, the echoing whispers of the wind made it seem like the walls were breathing. She hummed softly in tune with the song they were making, her bells chiming softly under her as they were brushed by the gentle kiss of the breeze. What an amazing day to be alive. Brutus spoke again, asking what she was up to today and how the season was so far. A very un-lady like snort blasted out of her nose, peeking up at the taller man. "Interesting, I suppose. I was starting to go crazy cooped up in the pack, so I am on my way for another trip across the lands. I will be back, of course, but that was the longest time I have spent in one place since I was a pup. Too long, Brutus, too long." Jaelle shuddered, but the smile was still on her inky lips. "And what about you? Have you rescued any other damsels in distress?" It was funny, she had had nearly the same conversation with Xephyris after he risked his life to help her when she was sick. He had done the same, meaning that there were two males that she was indebted too. Well... one. She had helped Xeph a lot, but this chocolate man was still on her I-owe-you list. "SPEAK"

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