hold me down

Áki rarely strayed too close to packlands. He'd never been terribly comfortable near packs, though he thought fondly on his trip to Imperium - that had been bearable, though it was perhaps because of the company than more than anything. He continued his walk, his steps smooth and easy as he trampled through the grass. Each step felt more easy than the last as he grew used to the long grass tickling his underside, until he heard a stranger's approach.

The arrival of another was not unwelcome. Her voice grabbed his attention, and his tusked head lifted upward to face her. "It's not too bad here!" Aki called out light-heartedly, grinning in the stranger's direction. "Seems like a good place to find a snack, I'd say." Though not particularly hungry, something small to eat wouldn't be such a bad thing. He let out a soft grunt as he loped closer to the stranger, getting a better look at her through the long grass. "What's a lovely lady like yourself doing out here?"