Frozen

A sound somewhere he behind him caused him to stop. Hackles lifted slightly as he turned around, the prickling feeling that he was being watched settling around him. Eyes narrowed through the eyes of his armor, but he saw nothing. He was a little wary of being followed, but he didn't know anyone who had anything against him save for Elias...a spy of his, perhaps? Quietly, he doubled back a few paces and peered into the room he had just passed for a moment before walking in. It was quiet now...nothing seemed to be out of the ordinary, until he made to leave.

Standing there and huddled and trying to hide was a white pup staring back at him. He hadn't noticed it earlier, and now that he thought about it, this was likely the one that had been watching him. His hackles lied flat and his apprehensive attitude melted away as he stared at her. A quick taste of the air told him she was alone...which led him to wonder where her parents were. "Don't worry kid, I'm not here to harm you." He didn't know if she'd trust him or not even when he spoke with a gentle voice. Her parents were probably out hunting, but with the lack of their scents...he had a feeling she was out here on her own.

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