the fruit looks so yummy...

The scent of wolf here was stark in contrast to the other lands he had explored. If it were not for the ripe scent of fruit, he probably would have steered clear. Standing on the edge of the border, his eyes focused on the trees ahead, he tried his damnedest to ignore it. Even as his nose ran and a sharp cough exited his fuzzy lips, he knew he had to get at least one bite. Taking a few apples wouldn't hurt right? Besides, any wolf that attempted to harm him would get a swift, but large hoof to the face. They were nothing to fear.

Slowly, as his lumbering body usually did, Xurek steps into the orchard with his eyes only for the apples. His face quickly dips toward his shoulder, rubbing some of the yellow mucus from his nostrils that continue to agitate him. Even his eyes were feeling a bit itchy, but nothing he couldn't ignore. Whatever was inflicting him was nothing but a nuisance.

Approaching an apple tree, he examines it carefully. The leaves are green with no yellowing or black spots, no sign of bugs or disease. Apples, large and red, hang heavily from the boughs, even some drooping toward the ground. Everyone knew the best ones were near the top though. Reaching up, he carefully plucks an apple and munches on it with eyes closed, savoring the sweet, delectable taste.

Xurek Namorn