Though more fond of wide-open spaces, of vast canyons and looming mountain peaks, he could appreciate this place just the same. He couldn't help but feel vaguely cramped in here, surrounded by walls on all sides, hearing his voice echo back to him like the call of a stranger. Though not totally anxiety-producing he could see how some might feel overwhelmed in such a space.
He received a reply not long after he spoke, and a grin brightened his features at the sound. He had no fear of being trapped here with a stranger - he rarely had anything but positive encounters with those he met, and he had no doubts he could assuage most any situation if it came down to it. He was not one who fought often, though he was confident in his skills if he ended up having to defend himself. "My name is Aki Jarvela," he called out openly, his paws pulling him toward the sound of the stranger.
He didn't expect to face such a massive woman as he rounded a dark corner - she was about his size, though perhaps a bit slimmer. There was no doubt in his mind that her build was of a fighter, and his jaws parted slightly as he nodded in greeting, keeping a safe distance. "Forgive me if I intrude on.. whatever you were doing here." What was there to do in these caverns, other than wander aimlessly, he wondered?
