Frozen Feet

A patter of something on his ears caused Aku to glance up at the sky. It was snowing again; an observation that was not at all surprising considering his location. His pale gaze dropped to the path ahead and he took off at a jog. Unless it picked up he wasn't concerned with the snow, but it would be something he'd keep an eye on just in case. His options for shelter in these parts were slim. Accustomed as he was to cold forests and shoreline, the bleak expanse of snow and ice was an adjustment. He would make due where necessary, but unless he caught sight of his bride these lands were ones he would not be lingering in.

A spot of color ahead pulled Aku up short. His head tipped to the side as he considered the odd shape. The creature was small and leggy, and bore close resemblance to a fox. The exaggerated, unmistakably canine features sent the gears in his head turning. Was this some sort of spirit? He hesitated for only a moment and then started towards the figure. He was taking a chance; the supernatural didn't reveal themselves for no reason, but he liked to think himself capable of escaping a bewitching and was willing to stake his safety on it. Perhaps there was something to be gained here. "Good day! I am a traveler seeking passage through these parts. Do you know them?"