island round trip: stop 4

Hattori had only made it a little ways inland before he sensed he was no longer alone. He turned, expecting to see one of Manea's lot no doubt curious to see why he was here but instead was met with the sight of a familiar stranger. Calling her anything else felt inaccurate, even acquaintances was a little too personal for the Shogun's tastes. He'd assumed Audra had wandered off to join Valhalla and yet the scent was fading fast on her fur, like an old jacket she'd shrugged off and left on the floor.

"Audra. You are far from Valhalla." He rumbled in greeting, dipping his head a little.

Glancing at the highest mountain Hattori found himself wondering what the view would be like, how far across the north would he be able to see? But it wasn't worth the effort, not during winter and in these cold conditions. Perhaps another time, when he had the energy to spare.