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Rannoch was becoming more familiar with the territory that Uriel had found. He didn't want to get his hopes up, but it seemed like they had come across an ideal area to settle. He didn't smell any tigers here, or any other predators for that matter, but he still searched thoroughly just in case they did find somebody who had claimed the glade. 

He searched alone today in the tall grasses along the land's borders, with no intention of warding away any visitors. But, of course, this wasn't their claim yet, and even still, Rannoch wasn't sure if he would turn anybody away. They were a peaceful bunch and welcomed new members. 

A strange smell caught Rannoch off guard, and he stopped and thrust his face towards the ground. He flared his nostrils and sniffed, willing the scent's particles into his nose. It was sour, and he recoiled with his expression skewed. 

Somewhere nearby, there was a rotting rabbit that was partially eaten. Whatever predator had caught it had left most of its remains. Rannoch had been fortunate enough so far, as he hadn't come across any spoiled food since waking up, but the smell kick-started a part of his memory that he had forgotten—this was death's fragrance. 

Lifting his head, he frowned and began to look around, searching for the deceased animal.

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She enjoyed how free and open it was, yet coming closer was but inner sanctions of a forest. The sun would shine down and provide a beacon of light, a lovely scene when she could the through the shading of the trees. It couldn't be denied it truly looked like a golden forest through the season, as fall hung closely to the yellow leaves, the few tinted with red — it felt but a heavenly time. Sometimes she would peer around, seeing how open the surroundment was, and then coming closer, blending into the high grass. Hiding between like a giggling child as she chuckled slowly at the thought to be hidden between it all.

It.. Like a home. Uriel was prowling through the grass, stalking in position while gradually exploring through the terrian. Her body twirling away from the trees and entering the more shrub and grass part of the land, where none truly seem to come across. No loners as far as she was aware, but the time being they weren't particular chasing anyone off! At least, no one has still yet to confront of their brand new place.. Pleasantly thinking, it seemed she bumped into someone within the view, not seeing the figure as she was snaking through the grass, "my apologies Rannoch," she said, noting he did not have the most pleased expression upon his face.

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Rannoch felt somebody bump into him, and he turned around to see that it had been Uriel who had done so. He smiled at her, his tail wagging softly. "It's alright," he replied, happy to have a quick distraction from the stench. 

"Do you smell that?" he asked once the scent hit his nose again. "I was looking for whatever it is. It's gross." he stuck out his tongue and scrunched up his face.

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She smiled back and lifted herself from the crouching position, before her nose scrunched ever so slightly. She tried not to look rather disgruntled, in fear that perhaps it was himself that smelled like this.. Relief though washed upon herself as it seemed he was looking for that very smell. Uriel had no choice but to lift her nose and willingly take it so, "it seems that something died," a rotten musk with no blood to be. Wasn't fresh — most likely a discarded prey or an old body perished somewhere..

"It smells like it's south," she noted.

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That's what it was! "I forgot what death smelled like," he admitted, his face still scrunched. "Gross," he added, unable to hide his disghust. 

Unable to take the smell any longer, Rannoch suggested, "Want to explore ... somewhere else?" He rubbed his nose, leaning over so that he could bring his forearm to his snout. He figured that something would come along and take care of the dead animal, and for now, he'd avoid the area. 

"Have you discovered anything interesting lately?" he added, hoping to inspire an idea.

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A small laughter came as she smiled gently. Not many times would some waste prey, or at the very least bury it in a cache to save for later. It did bring a wonder who may have left such a piece, or perhaps someone who perished near so.. She did actually want to see, to make sure it wasn't a body that lingered — but remained silent on the matter, as she nodded to his suggestion, and then shook her head, "I have not. Though I have heard the sound of running water."

An indication if he wanted to, perhaps they could go discovered a stream that held nearby. Taking a water source at the glade would be a prime survival factor, and especially welcoming if they were to take a home at this land.

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