Winter was a harsh season, particularly in the North, here the conditions were far more mild in comparison. Wherever she was in the world however winter was still a struggle for Talvi, the coldest season was her birth season, her heat season. It had been worse in some respects last year, the first time it had hit her though she'd had the comforts of a pack around her. Now she was alone and whilst not weak, knew that she was somewhat vulnerable.
This had made it difficult to leave her family again, it surely would have been far more comforting to simply stay with Athena. Fiori wasn't her home though and whilst she had no reason to doubt that the pack was a decent home she simply wasn't ready yet to give it a chance. Rather than attempt to seek shelter, Talvi risked isolation instead, and now here she was, travelling alone. Though it seemed that would only last a few more precious moments.
