Curiosity was one of the most motivating factors these days. It was no longer hunger that woke Desideria from a pleasant nap, but an itch in her paws that set her about wandering. First, she trekked to the edge of Fallen Tree Cove borders, as was becoming habit for the newest pack member. If she wanted to be a scout, as she had once discussed with Kajika, keeping an eye on the territory was only the first thing she'd need to do. Setting her paws to motion, she crossed over towards the lake. There was nothing new, nobody trespassing, so she thought she might have a look further down the shoreline.

This time, she caught an unfamiliar scent. Interest caught her again, and she inhaled deeply. Whatever it was, it was not an organic smell, and Dezzy drove onwards, following the odor as it got stronger. The heat was the second thing she notice before she spied the water. It was all but teal – and there was steam rising off the surface! It was certainly the source of the strange smell – so pungent, she hadn't realized another she-wolf was in the area until she was all but on top of the stranger.

Pausing at the shoreline, the timber wolf watched the older animal with a tip of her head. "Is that safe?" she called out after a few moments, careful to not allow the water to touch her paws. It smelled so unusual – it worried her it might be bad for the fur, or the skin. The other wolf didn't seem terribly distressed, but…safer to ask, no?

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"And the smell ain't bad for ya?" the younger woman clarified, shuffling forward. She held her breath as the first gentle lap of water brushed against her paws – remarkably, it felt no different than usual water. Such a quick brush, she couldn't even detect a difference in temperature. With no pain or singing heat, Desideria shuffled forward, watching as her feet slowly disappeared underneath warm waves. Glancing up, she considered the other wolf once – clearly, the elder animal was in no pain. In fact, she'd looked fairly relaxed until Des had made her presence known.

Deciding to steel her courage, she slipped further into the water, penetrating the springs until the water reached her belly. There, she halted, still several lengths between herself and the stranger. The warm water tingled…but in a nice way, she thought. The next time Kajika came to visit, she would show him this new place to explore. Perhaps he would like laying in it, too.

With a soft chuff, she introduced herself. "I'm Des, of Fallen Tree Cove. The pack just a bit up the shoreline," she clarified. Though not particularly high-ranked, she felt inclined to warn the loner that there were borders ahead – Namid was a kind alpha, but even she would not take to her territory being defiled. "Are you from around here? Are you looking for something?"

Perhaps she even wanted to join the pack. This was a curious thought for the younger wolf – she'd never recruited anyone before. To be honest, she wasn't sure she liked the idea of blindly promoting. Perhaps if the stranger was actually interested, she would explain – no need to babble on aimlessly if the elder didn't wish to hear.

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"Senka. Nice to meet you, then."

Eventually, the woman decided it was safe enough to wade all the way into the water. The smell was pungent, but not unbearable, and despite the warmth and the reek of sulfur, the elder wolf looked comfortable. With this evidence in mind, she pushed forward with a satisfied noise. The water was lapping against her sides gently, and were she alone, she might actually laid down where the water was more shallow.

"Wandering isn't so bad. I liked traveling…'cept for the hunger part, that was," Des commented, shaking her head as she stared at her reflection. It was easier, when she hunted with Kajika, but it was often she went to sleep alone and with an empty belly. Given Senka was alone now, and didn't smell like anyone else (though, she had to admit that could also just be the strong mask of the water's scent), she assumed she was in a similar position to the one the pack wolf used to be in.

But what was life in Fallen Tree Cove life? "Well-- The female alpha, Namid, she's very nice. She fed me once, when I was still a loner. I hadn't promised to join or anything. The pack is…well, a normal size, I think. A little small, but growing now. We have the lake – and there's plenty of fish to eat. It's been pretty good, so far." She glanced back at Senka, her ears swiveling forward. "I like it there. Namid keeps a good eye out. She's a good leader."

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