Zephyr had always been particularly fond of the winter. Something about the light dusting of snow on the ground, and the slight chill in the air made him feel blissfully nostalgic. The memories came to him much easier now that he was getting used to having Caelum around again, but daydreams of his past came more frequently than the nightmares. Part of him was sure those would never stop, but he was relieved when he didn't awake with a start with visions of death. He was actually growing used to the peaceful life he'd begun to settle into. A life with Caelum, far different from what they'd once shared but somehow so familiar too.
It was a beautiful day, despite the cloudy skies and threat of snowfall soon. It didn't seem like the sort of snow that a blizzard might bring, but one of a picturesque, serene winter day. His spirits were far more light than usual as he padded beneath the trees, trailing after one particular scent. He made no effort to block the sounds of his arrival, and by the time he found her, resting beneath the icy tree branches, he was grinning broadly. "Hey stranger," Zephyr hummed, tail thumping against his hind legs. "Mind if I join you for a moment?"
