It had been far too long since he had traveled so far north. Though the warmth of spring was not overbearing, he still longed for the harsh cold of winter to return. Now that he had reunited with his sisters, he felt more at peace than he had in some time, and it was with a light heart that he took his farewell - likely for no more than a few days - to heard further toward lands he was familiar with. There was no wariness as the terrain grew slightly less hospitable as he took his journey north, the plains shifting into a tundra-like terrain
Even when the sun begin to retreat below the horizon, his paws continued to carry him along. Despite the spring, some snow still dappled the earth and the chill in the air was undeniable. A distinctly audible sigh of contentment left his lips, his head bowing as he tested the scents around him. There was little wind tonight and it made it difficult to truly know who might linger nearby. Curious, he would continue onward, aiming to direct himself to a particular cluster of pine trees. Quickly he noticed a slight movement ahead of him, and his muscles would tense instinctively as his pace slowed. "Greetings," he would call out, his voice neutral and his accent heavy as he awaited a reply.
