Don't Need Help

------------------------------------------------------ the fear has gripped me but here i go ---------------------------

The sound of the falls was soothing to the young boy, a soft sigh leaving his black maw as he looked around with a shiver. Since he was left to his own devices he had taken to traveling, although for such a young pup it was rather difficult. He fought through the drifts of snow, and it hung in clumps off of his black and gold fur. He had tried to chew them off of his body, but the snow was too cold on his teeth, it didn't help him warm up at all! But he knew that he needed water, so at the sound of the falls he walked over, only to flop near the river with a huff. It had been hard to hunt for himself, he was so gangly and awkward. His legs were far too long and his paws too large, he usually ended up tripping over himself and falling into the snow. He was growing rather frustrated, but he was determined to catch his own food. He didn't need help from anyone! He was a big boy. Licking at his chops, his silver eyes glanced around at the horizon. There had to be food here somewhere... Itri knew that winter was a hard time to hunt, he had been told all about it, but it wasn't like all the animals just up and died, right? He sniffed at the air, but all he could smell was the frosty air. He wasn't experienced enough to pick out certain scents just yet, and taking in a deep breath through his nose hurt. The cold air stung his nasal passage, making his nose wrinkle up at the burning sensation. Itri needed food soon, his belly grumbled and refused to be silenced. He glared at his stomach, nostrils flaring in irritation. Stupid belly, it could never be quiet and just had to remind him how hungry he was. Oh well, there was always a lot of snow around...

"SPEECH"