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She thought of Empyrean for some time ; where relations continued to be underway and couldn't say they were allies, only a friendly basis due to @Altairs presence, but nothing more. Kei had went toward and informed of such a situation that was, so she knew that @Hydra and @Dirge, whom Vendrussel brielfy met, was aware. Though to say now been nearly a year since such a moment, and nothing truly changed besides a few moments of interaction and fights ; brawls that were inevitable as neighbors and enemies. But trouble was coming closer and closer, and she thought of visiting herself, but could not go too far from the Sepulcher. Not more then a day, for she worried how eager they would be to attack, finding out she was gone.

It was not the time for risks.

Today she travelled a bit more distant then usual though — but still within a day of grasp to return home. Vendrussel could smell something sweet upon the wind, the ripe of summer berries as fall was soon coming, was already here. The trees yet to be dyed in oranges and reds, but now the crops of fruits and otherwise were coming in a full circle. In the distance was a bush of blackberries, and she liked her lips while approaching the delectable.

@Jarilo

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A plentiful summer and security at home granted Jarilo the freedom to range beyond. He felt he needed ample distraction from the lingering grief anyway. They were in the waning days of the year now, and he wanted to keep up with the state of things nearby the pack's claim--how herds were looking as they went into winter, and where vegetation had grown better this year, or where it had struggled. There were all numbers of variables he set out to appreciate and maybe, he could bring something back to cache away at home for the upcoming freezes.

He set off from the cove, meandered near seaside cliffs, but it was still another mountain that drew him in eventually. Despite being shorter than the peak at home, he still wanted to see what he would find there--and trusted it would suit him somehow. His trot was light and easy, just like his travels.

It was the strongest scent on the wind that lured him in to the berry bushes, too. They were likely close to ripe. Hopefully not overripe, or a beacon for other frugivores. Unsurprisingly, he was not alone in this venture because another wolf, one he hoped was not unfriendly, was spied up ahead of him. Not bothering to hesitate unnecessarily, he carried on after her--neutral and calm, openly curious about the entire scene, which very much included her. “Hello--Have you tried any yet?” he asked, jerking his nose towards the source of the fruity smell as he started to slow down his oncoming jog entirely. Which.. now up close, the berries were quite an overpowering scent, one unique to this time of year.

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A dark wolf approached, he was lightly shorter then her, but his appearance gave the illusion he was taller. Tall dark and handsome? He reminded her vaguely of someone she met on another time, but the eyes and smell said otherwise, a green tone, minty and sea-like, unlike the blue she remembered. He smelled of those as well, the alpine way and — Empyrean to the mix. She raised a brow, before relaxing to a lukewarm smile.

"Not yet, want to join?"

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In no hurry to invade a whole strangers space in any type of rush, the steely Ostrega loitered long enough to make sure she would take warmly enough to him. Away from home, even on a mountainside where his feet were sure, he kept that baseline wariness intact. But, she offered him no signs of outrage, and his tail swayed a soft beat, happy to be approved of this much between two unknown faces. Now with that initial impression settled, he could begin to view her in a new light--an ounce more true to himself, too. At the very least, he hoped to take away an acquaintance. But curiosity rain deep in his kin, and the options were ever open.

Jarilo nodded to her invitation to join, and stepped closer after to further inspect the bushes. “Before the birds don't leave any behind,” he agreed, though he also considered worse for a fleeting second. It was the sweet smell of blackberry beneath his nose that reground him, and he licked his lips. “It should be the right time of year for them to be best,” he smirked to his newfound company.

And if not? Overripe shouldn't kill them. He was game to take the chance and had ate more questionable things in his time, so plucked a small bushel delicately with his teeth to test it for himself. After enough chews, he ultimately approved. “I'm Jarilo,” he offered, once he swallowed, and paved the way for some proper chat to begin--and perhaps forge a new acquaintance, too. He liked where this was heading already and was content to spend the afternoon as such.

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