Pedestal Rock head in the clouds

With all that happened lately - between his mother being sick before she and his sister Aleris leaving the pack, with his father following soon after them and Enrys and Jynx taking leadership and them expecting pups - Ryker just needed time alone. He was happy for Jynx and Emrys, he really was. But the firs, his home, were becoming...stuffy and he felt like something was bearing down on him constantly. He'd go and sleep, since he'd not been sleeping well the last few days and tiredness hung heavily on his shoulders. but it felt so different and wrong going to the communal den, expecting to see his mother and both his sisters there before realizing they weren't there. It hurt his heart. So picking a direction, he headed south. He'd be back to his home soon, after having in some fresh air.

So letting his paws go and allowing his mind to wander, Ryker became lost in his thoughts, wandering away from the borders. Time passed as Ryker simply wandered about,  Eventually, he was pulled from his thoughts when he spotted something interesting in the distant.Squinting, Ryker stared at the grey blur that was far in front of him, trying to figure out just what it was. It had to be a rock and as he drew closer, he was proven right but he blinked in slight confusion as he saw the steps on it.

How'd it get here and why were there steps on it?

Huffing slightly as he wandered the borders, Ambrosia's eyes wandered as he tried to find tracks for prey, so he could find a snack for himself. But unfortunately, he had yet to come across anything other then birds flying away upon spotting him and squirrels that were bounding around angrily chattering at him before too running off and into a nearby tree.

A familiar scent caught his attention and Frowning as he spotted Ryker wandering off, well pass the borders, Ambrosia paused as he considered his options, concern flowing through him. Follow the boy and make sure he was alright or to leave him be? Deciding the younger wolf might need someone to talk to, Ambrosia followed at a distance. After all, it had been a hard time for him a while back, what with his mother leaving with one of his sisters and his father set to follow at some point too.

Soon coming upon the same rock as Ryker, who was staring at it in confusion, Ambrosia tilted his head at it, somewhat confused by it as well.

"Well isn't that an interesting rock." Instantly, Ambrosia felt bad for not announcing his presence sooner, as Ryker jumped and whirled to face him. "Sorry little buddy, didn't mean to scare you. Are you okay?"