Wind and Water

*Xephyris* · 05-29-2016, 06:02 PM

The brackish water was far in the distance, leaving the wide, flat expanse of rocky beach exposed. A cold, blustery wind was coming in off the ocean, battering the branches of the sparse cypress trees. Even so, the trees held their ground, the ancient bases sturdy and unyielding. Xephyris wondered how the trees had ever survived and grown in such a place, but it appeared as though they had thrived for more seasons than he could count. The gray-coated man picked his way carefully along the beach, trying not to scratch up his pads on the barnacles and rough rocks. As he stepped through puddles and small pools, he felt a chill as the water seeped through his fur to the skin. There were no fish in the water at this time, which had him wondering if this territory held anything worthwhile. Perhaps it was merely the season, or the time of day that made it appear empty and lacking - certainly when the tide came in it would be teeming with life. Although he had noticed some strange creatures skittering around, taking shelter under rocks, he wasn't hungry enough to find out if the peculiar things were edible.

Xephyris made his way over to one of the bigger trees, clambering up onto the base of its very wide roots. The tree had grown large enough that it provided space for a wolf to roost and get comfortable. It was very interesting to him, as he'd never taken up residence in a tree before. He almost chuckled to himself, feeling like a wild cat of some sort. What a silly place for a wolf to be, but he'd have to admit that it was a good place to rest and get some fresh air, while being somewhat shielded from the wind. From here, he could watch the tide as it made its way in very slowly, and perhaps he'd check out the beach and the water later on when the waves would lap at the tree roots.

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