black beetle

On patrol once again, scouting the surrounding areas. It was becoming routine, to stop through the lands nearest the empire. Partly to make sure they remained familiar with the lay of the land, but also to keep an eye out for new developments nearby. If a pack settled here, they would want to be the first to know. Today, it was blisteringly hot. Having begun their patrol in the early morning, the sun was well above their head by the time they reached the cool embrace of the shade riddled woodlands. A soft sigh was ushered from taxed lungs, reveling in the soothing caress of cool air.

They had been here once before, tracking down their beloved after a particularly devastating spat. In the end, it had been remedied. The beast hoped the association wouldn't linger in their mind for too long. Shaking the cloying heat from their shaggy pelt, the titan pressed onward through the woods. Each step was taken into a twisting labyrinth of trees, and they got the feeling they were getting nowhere. A low, somewhat frustrated grunt passed inky lips. Mismatched gaze roved along the trees, wondering if a clue to the correct path lay with them. They imparted no secrets upon them.