Early mornings aren't for everyone

He rose before the sun, and was out of his room by the time light just began to peek over the horizon. Groggily, he grabbed a snack from the kitchen on the way out the door. Eating without looking what he'd grabbed as he made his way into the courtyard. 

He tended to avoid the early morning patrols, but he knew it was good practice. Checking the weight of his sword which was strapped over his shoulder, he finished his last mouthful, and trotted out into the Starlit Plains, starting his patrol as he trotted towards the far end of the pack land. His polar bear companion huffing and puffing as he rushed to catch up