Sunlight readily penetrated the trembling leaves overhead, and Deluge strolled, bleary eyed in the early dawn light. Her nose was sensitive to the light so she would rather be in bed right now, and she had just noticed her golden eyes begin to take on a blue tint that had never been there before. It made her ill to think she might be growing her mother's eyes this late in the game, but she wouldn't worry about it too much until she figured out exactly what was going on.

The distant sound of teeth on bark, the low mumbling mutters and the slap of tails in water drew her forward, catching the sound of rapidly running water. It looked like one of the beaver dams had sprung a leak, and the little rodents were distracted trying to patch it up. Deluge took a seat, watching the industrious little blighters with some interest. She could see where they had diverted the river, but why?

"speech"

Hattori had been tracking a stray loner north, they'd been sniffing around the Bamboo more than he was willing to tolerate. Of course, he was well aware of the fact nomads would always pass through, that it was impossible to make note of every wolf that roamed either Auster or Boreas, but those who stuck around tended to give borders a wide berth. For all he knew, they could have been another scout for those who would do Tojo harm, so of course he had to investigate, to end their lives before any reports could be made, if need be.

And yet he didn't come across any shadowy figures, instead a wolf dappled with greys, pinks and blacks. Somewhat familiar, he supposed. She was seemingly busying herself with exploring the area, but Hattori had questions and was intent on asking them.

"Have you seen a loner pass by? Dark fur. Does not seem to know their way around."