and onward down the road

Iroh paced along the border with Sarabi on his hips, the two of them nearing the end of a morning patrol with nothing of note to repot. He’d marked what he could but everything was quiet. Life seemed always quiet with the forever winter that lingered on and on through the spring. Iroh didn’t get out much, but then again he had everything he wanted here. He had Elise to warm his den, plenty of tea. (However stale it might start to get.) Food and shelter. Iroh didn’t want for anything here in Aerie, and yet he still looked forward to the next warm day he could take Elise on a trip.

The young man shook his coat as he veered off the path that bordered the pack lands and started back towards the ravine. He’d find himself a warm spot by the fire, and hopefully get to snuggle up beside Elise before having an afternoon meal. Or maybe he’d take her on the evening patrol and they could train along the way. ”Iroh, someone is nearby.” The mandrill spoke softly, alerting the man to the presence. ”Eligos?” He called out, ears perked forward as he made his way to the side of the lake.