Kotori had work to do, part of which was checking on his pack members and seeing what they had been doing in his absence.  Had they accomplished anything?  Learning or teaching, gaining knowledge or creating anything useful for the good of the pack or betterment of themselves?  Kotori saw little need to keep useless lazy wolves in the pack after all.

The sun was amazingly out today but between the chill still in the air and the snow on the ground there was no forgetting it was deep winter.  Kotori jogged through their territory, eyes skimming for his wolves, looking to see how they were spending their time.

When he spotted Strix he made his way towards his Tuhota.  The position was one that only noble-ranked master fighters could obtain and that meant it was for wolves who could shoulder responsibilities.  Had Strix been living up to his role?  Time to see what he was up to.

"Kotori Fatalis"

The winter has been harsh for Boreas and even in Valta, snow covers the ground. Even the ever-flowing rapids now have a thin layer ice covering them, creating a strange sense of stillness and movement all at the same time because the water still moves underneath the wintery frame. It is breathtaking and there is so much beauty to be had around Strix but he scarcely notices it because he is on a mission.

Mismatched eyes scan the ground, searching the bushes that are dusted with the white powder for signs of the herbs he is looking for. A crunch of snow alerts the black and cloudy gray boy to the approach of someone and he lifts his head to level his gaze on Kotori. It is wonderful to see the Sumatar again and he offers the earthen-hued male a warm smile.

As Ko continues to approach, Strix cants his head to the side and asks, “You looking for me? Or did you just come to try and help me find some snowberries?” Brows lift in curiosity as his alpha reaches him, tail sweeping the air gently behind.


"Strix Klein"

“Hello Strix,” Kotori responded in greeting, “Snowberries?” Kotori thought back to when he’d been a small pup and actually considered becoming a healer.  It had been a notion that hadn’t lasted long and Kotori had swiftly looked to hunting instead.  “What do you use the snowberry’s for, are they very rare?”

Kotori’s gaze swept the terrain considering the current state of the brush, “Are you stocking up on supplies or is there a current use for it?”  Snow seemed a lousy time to hunt for herbs or anything plant-wise.  Once again Kotori could be glad he hadn’t kept to the healing route.

"Kotori Fatalis"