Windsong Fjord all i want is to want nothing

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They had teamed up like they planned. The dark duo had spent the night near each other to keep warm against the cold of winter. Vasu was aware that the seasons were changing soon and he wondered what he'd do. Would he spend another year sulking and hiding away or would this year be different? He knew he was getting old and out of his prime. He didn't show signs of graying thanks to his already chrome markings but that didn't matter. What mattered was that he knew.

Vasu kept pushing those thoughts down. It was easier with Nauja around. She made good conversation to ease his mind. While he wasn't exactly a chatterbox he was content to answer her when needed as well as listen to her. "Where are we heading?" He asked casually as the sun shone down from the sky. It was a drastic change compared to the foggy weather yesterday. He didn't mind, though. His dark pelt soaked up the warmth with ease. Perhaps it would make the cold more bearable tonight.

He trotted along next to his bright-eyed company. His silvery blue eyes looked around for any sign of something interesting. Water and food were at the top of his list.

A traveling companion was something she hadn't had in a long time and Nauja didn't know how much she'd missed it.  What was better is Vasu had her same love of the sea and he was easy to get along with. She found herself becoming more comfortable with him as they spent more time together. The seagull did not regret her decision to take him up on his offer to travel together in search of the sea.  She didn't know if they would ever find it but maybe they could find something that would be just as good.

To guard against the cold they had spent the night curled up together, Nauja keeping her nose buried in his scruff.  Now they were traveling once more, she wanted to go to Grizzly Hollow to visit Tyne and Pip.  Nauja didn't know if they were still there but that was where she'd left them and that was the best place to start. “We're heading south to the pack Grizzly Hollow,” she said in response to his question.  She hadn't told him all of the details just yet but she had no plans to keep her mission from him.  She bumped his shoulder playfully as she came to stand next to him, “I have to admit to you we may get lost.” After all she wasn't exactly sure where the pack was.  It had been a long time since she'd seen the pack and she hadn't been entirely sure about getting there in the first place.

As they moved further along in their travels she stayed at his side.  Nauja scented the air for any signs of food and water which she knew they needed after traveling for the better part of the day.

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Grizzly Hollow? He was positive she had mentioned that pack when he had asked if she knew any. "What's there if you don't mind me asking?" Vasu kept pace alongside her like he had most of the day. A soft smile graced his chrome and black face when she bumped him. She was larger but he knew that didn't matter. He could hold his own if push came to shove. Of course, he doubted he'd ever be aggressive with her. Perhaps if they ran into trouble he'd be aggressive but even then it wasn't very likely of him.

The sun helped his mood stay positive. He didn't like the rain and snow. Just another reason why he was so ready for the warmer seasons to appear. He could fish more and practice his medic training again. Vasu didn't have much knowledge in the department of herbs but it was hard to expand the knowledge during the winter. Everything was dead and hidden away from sight. He needed to find a teacher too. Or at least someone who might be willing to help him expand his skills.

"You hungry?" He asked kindly as his eyes looked over to Nauja. Maybe they could do some tracking and see if there was anything worth hunting around. While a deer sounded glorious he figured they'd be lucky to at least snatch a hare or two.

the ghost in the corner of the room
knows how you’re feeling
‘cause you’re dead to him, too

During her time in Grizzly Hollow she hadn't been happy and she didn't know if she would be happy there if she ever did try to join again.  She didn't even know if they would accept her back if she asked.  She didn't have any plans to join this time just a visit with her family if they were still there.  Nauja was also excited for them to meet Vasu and for them to know she was doing okay, better now that she had her dark companion. “I have family there and I haven't seen them in a long time,” she explained when he asked her about what was there.

The seagull worried that she would get them lost since she didn't know this part of the lore very well.  Her navigation skills left a little to be desired but she hoped that with Vasu’s help she might have a better chance of finding the pack. Though she was worried about getting them lost she didn't view it as a totally bad thing because they might find something interesting.  She hoped that Tyne and Pip liked Vasu as much as she did but even if they didn't she didn't care, she felt he was good for her.

“I'm getting there, are you?” With food being so scared it was hard to eat more than once a day but it didn't hurt to try. She wasn't sure what kind of prey they would find in this area but anything was better than nothing. Having Vasu with her their chances of catching something were better.

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Family there? Did that mean it was by sea? He didn't ask questions, though. Vasu simply lets out a small "Ah." As if he understood exactly what she was saying. He assumed he'd also wish to see his family if he knew where they were or if they were even alive still. Vasu ignored those thoughts for now. He was content with simply believing that they were somewhere out there happily living out the rest of their days.

As much as she seemed worried about getting lost he wasn't particularly upset by the idea. He had been kind of lost for the past four years. An aimless wanderer of sorts. To be lost with company sounded much better than to be lost alone for another day.

"Just a little bit." He noted with a soft smile. While he wasn't starving he certainly wouldn't say no to a meal. "Split up to look around the area?" The coal and chrome male bumped her shoulder softly. He figured it wouldn't hurt to take some time to do tracking. They could rest while they ate then head out again. He wondered how big her family was and what this Grizzly Hollow would look like. Vasu had to hope that there weren't any grizzlies around there. Bear encounters weren't exactly his favorite thing ever. He had never taken one on but he had seen them from a distance. So large and rough. Anyone who was smart would keep their distance from one.

the ghost in the corner of the room
knows how you’re feeling
‘cause you’re dead to him, too

The thought of just showing up at the pack borders and asking for Pip and Tyne didn't make the seagull a little nervous.  She had to get over that though because them knowing she was safe and back in Relic lore was more important.  At his sound she looked at him and smiled, “I'm looking forward to them meeting you and you them.” He was different than most wolves she met whether it was the fact he understood her love of the sea or something else she wasn't sure but she wanted to share that with her family.

While she wasn't very good and getting places or remembering where they were she was certain they were heading south.  She was almost certain Grizzly Hollow was in the southern part of the lore, it had been so long since she'd been in the lore and she felt that so much had changed.

He too wasn't too hungry just yet but they both could eat, she was sure and it also meant they had time to find something. “We should find something so we don't get too hungry.” She mused aloud and nodded at his suggestion, “I can check over here,” she said indicating toward the right with her muzzle. She nudged his cheek after he bumped her shoulder. “See you soon.” Nauja then moved off I. The direction she'd indicated in search of some tracks she could follow.

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"If they're like you I'm sure I'll like them." He insisted softly with a smile. Vasu just hoped she didn't have a big family at Grizzly Hollow. He wasn't very keen on interacting in large groups. He assumed he might be able to handle it for a brief meeting, though. As long as she didn't plan on staying with them. If that was the case he would surely slip away back into the wild. If her quest was done and she was happy then his work was over.

He pushed those thoughts out of his mind. She made it seem like they still had a long while to go. Which meant that he still had a good while with her. The Stormwright was so deep in his mind that when there was a touch to his cheek he was by all means surprised. He watched her move off into the distance before he trailed off too. His nose went into work as he sniffed around his area with obvious interest. There was nothing fresh enough worth investigating so far. He didn't lose hope, though. Vasu was determined to find something to hunt down.

The charcoal and chrome male weaved around some. His head lifted up to look back towards where Nauja had gone to. Hopefully, she was having more luck than him.

the ghost in the corner of the room
knows how you’re feeling
‘cause you’re dead to him, too

His words were so kind, it brought yet another smile to her face.  She'd had so many since she'd been traveling with him, the loneliness she'd felt before was gone.  She now had someone to shared what she loved and who seemed to understand her. “I hope they like you too but it's been so long since I've seen them and a lot could have changed with them.” She didn't even know if they were angry with her for leaving the hollow without telling them.  She worried what seeing Pip and Tyne would mean and if it would go well. She knew she had to face them and explain to them why she'd gone but part of her felt like they had to understand surely they had known how unhappy she'd been.

Only time would tell how things would turn out but she now had Vasu to help her and for her to help him. What they had wasn't something she'd had before and she wanted to keep it as long as she could.  They had agreed to split up in search of something for them to eat so with a nudge to his cheek she was off searching for some track she could follow. At first it didn't seem she would have any luck but then her nose caught the faintest of rabbit scent.  Not wanting to give up  she followed it hoping it would get stronger which it did.  What she found at the end was one lone rabbit middling on a small patch of grass.  It was only one but it would give them both something to eat for the time being.

She wasn't sure if she should catch this one herself or go to find Vasu and have him help her.  In the end not wanting to take the chance of losing it she went for it.  Slowly creeping toward the rabbit she kept herself hidden until the last moment when she struck.  After a short chase she caught the rabbit in her jaws ending it's life quickly.

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He felt like all of his luck had suddenly disappeared. There was nothing in his section but he kept looking because he'd feel like a fool if he couldn't provide. Every scent trail seemed like a dead end and every type of nest was vacant. He even went as far to stick his nose into some type of hole in the ground but even there was nothing.

Vasu huffed and turned around. In the distance was Nauja in the chase. He stared in wonder as she managed to snatch something up. Perhaps his small ego had felt hurt or he was just so impressed that he wasn't sure what he was feeling. He simply moved towards where she was with a low bark. "Seems you've got some luck." He commented and nodded towards what she had caught. The Stormwright didn't have to look too hard to see that she had managed to snatch a rabbit. His tail swayed happily behind his form.

"I think my side was cursed." A small chuckle flowed past his lips. He knew it wasn't really cursed but it was certainly bare. He sniffed at the wind to see if anything else was around. Vasu wasn't about to try and nab a part of the rabbit she had gotten by herself. He wouldn't feel right doing that.

the ghost in the corner of the room
knows how you’re feeling
‘cause you’re dead to him, too

There is a rabbit's nest nearby. +1 Health