The woman seemed nice at first glance, and eagerly Aki would flash her a wide smile, dipping his head in slow greeting as he took a wide step closer to her. The darkness was more comforting to him than frightening; he didn't mind meeting in close quarters, though he could understand it might make some feel claustrophobic.
"It's a pleasure, Birna Volkov," he greeted her, testing the name on his tongue. It sounded like a strong name - a northern name, even. His grin appeared again. "Sometimes I admit that my paws bring me places I don't expect," he admitted, his tail waving in a wide arc behind him. "Like these caves. Won't deny I'm curious about this place either, though."
Curious, but wary too - this place was strange. From the earthy, dank smell to the near-darkness he found himself engulfed in, it was difficult to grow too comfortable here. If not, he could very well find himself falling into some kind of trap.. the stone was slick with moisture and the darkness made any paths ahead of him almost invisible until he grew close enough to enter them.
