Howdy former neighbor

Following their meeting with Empress Venom, Artorias followed Ulric across the Rio Grande until they reached a copse of young trees, significantly more recent than some of the ancient ones nearby. Artorias cocked his head while they passed by a couple, studying them with curious eyes. Why was this section of the forest so new? Had something happened here? Despite how close it was to his prior home, the young lad had never been here before. As they had done with Ashen, the two brutes approached the border and stopped a good distance away from the hard line where the scents of other wolves were the strongest. Habari's borders contained significantly fewer scents than Ashen's had, leading him to assume they must be a fairly newer pack. That, or they were significantly more exclusive.

Ulric howled, and then they waited. He pawed at the soft soil beneath his feet, inspecting the nutrient rich topsoil that was still littered with a few errant dried pink petals with curiosity. Ulric's voice drew him out of his own head, and Artorias nodded in understanding as the Aegis explained his plans to him—at least until he gave him permission to head down to the Armada with a knowing smirk. Artorias shot Ulric a sideways glance, then rolled his eyes, even though secretly he was jumping with glee. He'd be able to see Briar again, if only for a little bit! Plus the idea of getting to see his former home again was appealing.  "Careful how much freedom you give me, she might not give me back," he retorted with a crooked grin, knowing full well what Ulric was hinting at and playing right back with him.

"Artorias" | "Corbin"