Go ahead and jump

Clouds were building in the distance and despite the sunlight beaming down on him the air was still bitterly cold. A northern wind wasn't helping matters, nor was the fact that he was still drying out from his little swim. Éldi had wanted to explore the majestic island before winter fully set in and he figured it was now or never, especially with a storm looming on the horizon. The clouds were heavy and gray, clearly saturated with snow. He'd better make this quick.

Loping through a forested area, Éldi moved at a quick pace that suddenly slowed as he caught the smell of turkey. He wasn't famished but perhaps he should get a bite to eat before the swim back. That would give him time to explore while he digested and a burst of much needed energy for the eventual swim. Éldi set his mind to the task with a laser focus. He was so involved in what he was doing he had no idea that Valkyrie was zeroing in on his location.

WHAM! Éldi let out a startled snarl as Valkyrie's chest slammed into him, knocking him right over onto his left side and pinning him there with her weight. He'd recognize her scent anywhere and was able to stop himself from retaliating like his life depended on it. Instead he kicked his hind legs out toward her stomach. "Ach! Val! What's the big idea? You want to fight or something? Where have you been anyway?"

"Éldi!" came a sharp cry as Askr landed on a low hanging branch above the pair.

"I'm fine, Askr. Askr this is Valkyrie, Valkyrie, Askr."