Muses had not returned to the falls since joining Fallen Tree Cove, but was happy enough to explore the surrounding area. Reluctant to leave the high passes of the mountainous terrain, she kept to the tree lined slopes, avoiding the foothills at the base. A river way extended from the lake near her new home, undoubtedly culminating into the falls where she had first met Kajika. Up ahead, she could see a clearing, the trees giving way to the wide opening of a grotto, where the river dipped into and eventually disappeared. Her footfalls slow, and the pale she-wolf glanced over her shoulder, back towards the direction of home. It was barely noon, and though thin clouds obscured the sunlight, she knew she would have plenty of time left before night fall. If nothing was more interesting, then she would simply run all the way back home, before anyone knew she was missing.
She had nothing to fear, for a day trip would earn her no reprimand. Lifting her snout, she parted her jaws and scented the air, wondering if perhaps she could scavenge something along the way. Bringing back something for the pack would be a bonus. There was a peculiar odour in the air, one that she could not quite figure out. Nonetheless, it drew her, closer still to the grotto, and to the sound of cascading water.
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Blackmoore