for curiosity's sake

Grey skies and a darker ocean. The sea breeze was cold, brought in from distance shores well beyond the reach of a wolf's eyes. And yet Hattori found himself staring out to sea, wondered what it was like back in his homeland. That if he set out today, how long would it take to reach those familiar shores? He was sure that was where his cousin had wandered off to, koi-wolves felt the call of home more than most- even Hattori himself was not immune.

He turned then, ears twitching at the sound of paws padding against the sand. Hattori recognised her footfalls, even with the sea breeze denying him her scent he knew who was there before he even laid eyes on her pallid form. So like her grandmother and yet so different.

"Hinata" He greeted, voice just loud enough to push through the wind.