The stranger's mannerisms were pleasant; she had an air of innocent about her that he appreciated, and that he could easily feed off of. Tentatively he took a few steps closer, not wanting to startle her, but she seemed as open to company as he was. His grin was genuine, and he found his tail wagging gently as they peered into the abyss together. "It smells.. hot," he noted, his nose wrinkling as he gazed down at the bubbling substance far below. Despite the chill in the air, it seemed that an intense heat emanated from below them - and it was obvious this place was dangerous, despite its otherwise interesting qualities.
A joyful laugh escaped his throat at her next comment, though the sound was gruff. "You have a speed advantage," Áki would note aloud, his voice inquisitive - his Finnish accent audible as he spoke a bit more to her. "I am likely not as quick on my paws as you are. Though perhaps my stamina is greater.." he shrugged absently. He was not the most graceful of wolves, though he was used to strenuous and trying journeys, and the one he had made up the volcano had been far from the most difficult he'd embarked on. Her comment about his teeth seemed to slip out unwittingly, and he snorted again with laughter. "I was born this way, just like you," he explained it away quickly. "My name is Áki, by the way - what's yours?" he would question, his head cocked to the side as he eyed her.
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