in a single day and night of misfortune

Venom shook herself again as she wandered into the cave, it seemed quite a bit deeper than how it looked outside. Finding a way through the rocky outcroppings and mini mountains to the inside of the island would be easier if there were some subterranean tunnels. This was a beautiful island, despite the cold of the northern reaches it was incredible. Snowy capped mountainous peaks, incredible old growth forests. Sunset eyes searched the back of the cavern as white gloved paws began to take her deeper, at least until the sound of another voice caught her attention.

The Empress turned back around to the entrance facing the ocean, quite surprised to see a younger pup there. Absolutely sopping wet, like her, with a coat that instantly reminded her of her ex-husband’s family. Beyond that she held no recognition. And his scents were mostly washed off from the ocean. His uncertainty was obvious in contrast, which warmed Venom despite her desire to be cold. She was over Hattori, it had been longer than a year since he had left her life, she had moved on. This child was innocent.

"Here,” She returned softly as her dual toned form emerged from the shadows. "You should come in out of the wind.”

"Venom"