Roamers

>> SATH

Sath weaved between the trees that grew around the river, her heavy paws carrying her on the last leg of today's patrol. She was headed out to check the small, rocky waterfall of sorts - only one foot high, really - that the territories western river rushed past as it fled from the twin lakes that were much further away. It was a good landmark to separate what had become known among the pack as the inner and outer reaches of their claim.

She moved at a brisk trot, rusty fur ruffled by a warm spring breeze. If Sath was quick she bet she could make it back to the den before nightfall, and the thought pushed her forward with bright, determined eyes. She was slowly but surely becoming more familiar with the members that lived here, and to say she liked the company was an understatement. Sure, none of them were too familiar, or trusting of each other for that matter, but she enjoyed getting to know everyone so far. It was just beginning to feel like pack. Maybe with some time they could grow it into family.

When the rush of water made it's way to her ears she knew she was close. Sath swerved to head back to the river's edge, nose dutifully sniffing the air and eyes scanning the area. If she saw that fucking bear, or that fucking rabbit, then perhaps her trip here would be extended. Otherwise, Sath took her time, eyes the color of the newly resurrected grass taking in the land. Her tail swayed patiently behind her as she walked, just checking things out.

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Tags: @Akira

>> SATH

Sath was nearing the small falls now, unknowingly humming a low tune to herself. Nothing was catching her eye -or ears or nose, for that matter - so all must be in place, but a sense of duty drove her onward. Before long a familiar formation of rocks came into view, butted up closely to the rambling water which dipped off out of view. Her humming stopped; she was on the high ground just out of sight from the sloping land below when her intuition told her something was here.

Sath ducked behind the rock formation, eyes suspicious. She was too close to the water to get a good, clear whiff, so peeking out over the top of the boulders was the next best move. She shuffled her front paws onto a ledge and carefully raised herself up...

Rather than waste another moment being cautious, once Sath saw who her company was her brow quirked up. It was just a wolf. A male, by the looks of it, lean and off-white in color with his head bowed to get a drink. Sath jumped up onto the rocks so she was standing tall above the stranger, her posture confident yet from far from aggressive. She coughed loud enough to let the man know he wasn't alone, and then grinned slyly, speaking loud enough to be heard over the tumbling water. "Nice view, innit?"

Notes: i like your posts reu, hush!
Tags: @Toves

>> SATH

Her entrance made the stranger startle, as expected, but Sath didn't move an inch from her place atop the rock. She smirked, patiently waiting for him to collect himself as his paws nearly lost their footing. He had a dark, memorable face, and the fur along his back rose in alarm. "Yeah," he said after clearing his throat, looking one sudden twitch away from bolting. "You must be the Alpha around here?"

"You catch on quick," Sath replied, a confident swish of her tail breaking her usual silence. She took the chance to hop down from her perch, large paws expertly carrying her down the face of the rock until she was back on the same land as the loner, a few meters of damp air the only thing separating them.

She didn't move to close the gap at all, taking in the stranger's weary, tired green gaze instead and testing a lungful of his scent now that they were closer. She didn't say anything at first, but then her face screwed up, confused. "Hm, I- I know that scent," she took another step forward, sampling the air again. Sath's eyes went alert, meeting his more boldly. "You. You've been at the lake downstream, haven't you?" Her tone was accusatory, but she made no move to pounce or attack. Sath was angry, all of a sudden, for not recognizing the salty, sea-like smell as a warning of a stranger nearby on her patrols to try and find a troublesome bear. It must've slipped her notice, amidst all the other new scents she was trying to learn. She leaned back and blinked, jutting her chin his way. She spared the formalities. "How long?"

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Tags: @Toves

>> SATH

Sath was taken aback when the stranger told her he'd not only spoken to another pack mate before, but that he'd apparently heard about her. She couldn't even be flattered that it was good things he was told, instead her brows furrowed. She wasn't getting any weird vibes that his nerves were all a show, at least, he really did seem intimidated. "The...beach, actually. I've been there for a few days. I was actually going to seek you out and ask about recruitment."

"Sooner rather than later, I hope," she said, mood drier than before. Sath took a second to heave in a deep breath, then lowered her head and looked the male up and down. He revealed it was Naveen, who'd apparently been keeping a secret. But this male... he seemed nervous. Too nervous to lie. While the thought of him alone with the frail Medic made her blood curdle, he was not the only one to blame. She raised her head and squared herself. "I'm always looking for capable wolves with good intentions. What's your name, stranger?" If he was here to be doing what he must've already been - using this place as a land to live and scavenge on without contributing - then Sath would be more than happy to escort him away. But it was too early to tell.

Notes: jk its not that short its just Bad
Tags: @Toves