A New Journey

The large male was enjoying himself thoroughly. The wet sand clung eagerly to his wet fur, causing his already tawny dusted fur to look darker. It felt so nice to have warmth and coolness at one time. He didn't feel like he was going to freeze to death, or over heat. It was the perfect mix. Maybe he had discovered paradise. The thought made him feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Traveling for such a long time doesn't do anything for your happiness. You are always searching for something better, something more comfortable. Maybe he could finally stop searching.

An unfamiliar scent wafted into his nose, ears immediately pinning back against his skull. Koda slowly got to his feet, amber eyes frantically searching for the subject of the intruding smell. Nostrils flared, catching all different flavors of smell. Grass, the water, wet sand, and another...wolf. The smell of fur was unmistakable. Following his short search for the subject, a blackened female poked her head out through the thick reeds. He was taken aback a little. He hadn't expected to meet someone so soon, it threw him off guard.

Regaining his composure, he relaxed his stance, ears perking forward once more, listening to the she wolf before him. She was a nice contrast to him. Fur as dark as night. Intriguing, skinny. It looked as though she hadn't eaten in a while. Koda could relate. He was gonna dive in and catch some fish from this beautiful, bountiful lake. Maybe she needed a snack as well. Head cocking to the side, a smile crawled down his long maw. Tail wagged slightly at her question.

"It's nice and refreshing. The perfect temperature. Ya know, cool enough, but not so cold you shiver down to your bones. Wanna join?" brow quirked upwards as he lifted his paw, motioning towards the inviting pool before them. It had been so long since he had been in the company of a female, he really didn't know how he was supposed to act. Be nice, he guessed. He was sure she would tell him if he made her uncomfortable.

Koda backed up from the water's edge, backing up further and further. Taking a short pause and giving her a happy yip, he took of running, straight for the water. The big wolf jumped into the lake, causing a large splash. Coming up sputtering and laughing, he looked towards her. "I am Miakoda, Koda for short, and you are?"