on my way

Truthfully, Áki wasn't much of a goal-oriented wolf -- he preferred to take each day as it came, without thinking much of where he might end up. Having children had been something he'd always wanted though, perhaps one of the only things he'd ever aspired toward, but he'd still been somewhat surprised when his plan had actually come to fruition. He hadn't lost his love for adventure, nor his need for spontaneity, since having Kai. Instead, his son had learned his ways and kept him constantly on his toes, never knowing where he would want to go or what he would want to do.

He returned her laugh easily, certain that nearly sliding down a mountain hadn't made her want to attempt such a feat again. The thought was tempting, but he would wait until the trek would be less dangerous for Kai, though he was nearly full grown now and had begun filling out his form well.  "Sounds boring," he commented with emphasis on the last word, though the gleam in his eyes showed he was merely jesting. Aki could recognize the importance of staying safe, even if he wasn't lying about it being boring. Still, it didn't hurt at all to prod her slightly about it.

A new pack, hm? He still had never quite grasped the appeal of living in a pack structure, but he knew better than to question it.  "That sounds appealing, then," he admitted, nodding in agreement. He'd always been fond of the more harsh climate of the north -- living in a desert sounded terrible.  "I've been.. quite well, actually," he acknowledged after a moment, grinning broadly as his tail started to wag gently behind him.  "Believe it or not, I ended up with a son since I saw you last. Don't ask me how, surprised me too." Amusement danced in his eyes and he snorted softly.