The half-breed had wandered a distance out of his packland, heading towards the lake where he first met his leader. It seemed like an age had passed when in reality it had scarcely been a month. His exuberance was all but gone, the normally bouncy wolf-dog that travelled with his half-smirk was more mundane, subdued. There was a purpose in his steps as he headed in no real direction.

The lake wasn't much further ahead when he found himself on the small plateau that overlooked the wilds to the west. It was here he first spotted the white wolf, casually spread out in the shade of a cliff-hanging tree. Even the initial instinct of chasing off any unknown near the borders was gone at this time. Instead he opted for casual regard, he moved toward the white beast, his golden eyes taking in the view that rolled out before them. Standing as though they were part of the very sky, he chose to stop a few paces behind the 'intruder' I'll never get used to the views this mountain offers. He spoke in an offhand manner, not even entirely directed at the white male, though he had taken on pains to hide his approach, he expected words would still surprise the him.

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Intruding? He turned to look at the young male, the bored expression evident on his face as he thought on the words. A slight huff before he spoke. No, you're not. And even if you were, I'm not about to call down the cavalry. Alienating himself from the pack, he was tempted to add "not even my fucking borders" he left the thought unspoken before looking over the plateau once more.

His eyes looking over the wilds as a familiar smirk spread over his features, fixing his gaze on the general direction of the hot springs he'd met the female Finley. I still need to get back out there. He spoke again in the offhand manner, his tail giving a gentle thump in the ground as he sat, admiring the view. I'm called Fang, by the way. You are? He didn't look at the creature he was talking to, instead simply tilting his head, listening for the answer.

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Now this wolf was speaking a language he understood. I've never been one to stay for too long, it gets. ..tedious A casual sideways glance as made at the white beast. He didn't recognise any scent that clung to him, assuming he was from some distant pack, he left his curiosity behind for the time being.

well me Keith. He returned his attention to the landscape below them. The half-breed always almost always felt a keen sense of power build up when he stood overlooking those below him, somewhere in the back of his mins he was looking down on an entire kingdom, one he could take himself to any time he cared to. Up there? A small chuckle escaped at the question. The Spire? Indeed. That's my. ..home I guess. Truthful he admitted to himself it was feeling more like a burden and less like a home lately. It is a pretty impressive sight from up there, but honestly, it's not worth the hassle of the locals. He fixed the white prince with a half smile, offering a casual shrug when he finished.

He didn't feel welcome in the borders lately, and Keith wasn't a female, so he doubted he'd make it far before one of the others intercepted and chased him off.

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The silver male corrected him, much to his delight, everyone really likes being corrected. He shook his head with a small smirk on his face when he realised his mistake. He had never really thought of scaling the other mountains, having made a home I the spire he had the best view, of course he was under the impression the youth would never know the spectacular sights from there, until he mentioned a pack mate. Yes, I know Kodo. Half white, half black, shy. Bit weird if you ask me Not that he was an authority on normality, but he nonetheless didn't think much of that particular female.

Standing once more, he gave a quick shake and a stretch. We'll, Keith, what say we go for a wander to see up that mountain Normally he wouldn't have bothered, but it seemed an interesting enough diversion. He could be persuaded to attend to and he just might learn some more about the brash young male on the way.

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He followed after the white male with a small laugh. He had only lived in the mountain a short time but had since become quite adept at traversing the landscape, it came as no surprise when the gentle rises started to become steeper offset of rock and dirt. He often preferred taking it easy when he travelled the mountainside, but this new male was seemingly mor eager to make his way. He rolled his eyes when the cry of growing old came to the halfbreed.

A few quick strides and he would catch up with the whit brute, giving a soft shove to his side before speaking. Keep up that attitude and I'll make sure you don't get much older, buddy. His tone playful and light. Fang was never a fighter, and even when he pretended the notion would often be laughable to most, he used this to take shots at himself, and unless his new friend was especially sensitive, he'd surely realise the wolf dog was simply joking around.

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The climb was relatively easy for a mountain dweller, but for those not used to the terrain or the effort required to cross it, it could be dangerous. The White male did surprisingly well, Fang continued to follow up until his companion stopped, turning to face him with a troubled look. Slowing to a walk he continued to approach Keith. His own expression shifting to questioning look. What's wrong? As he moved past the white beast he continued speaking. we're almost at the top.

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The hybrid listened to the white male, his words edged on something he didn't seem willing to divulge. His inbuilt curiosity almost caused him to peruse the matter until more words followed, a dismissive gesture to keep moving. My home is. ..many great days from here. I wouldn't even know which way to start walking to get back there. Not that he had a desire to get back, he shrugged the thought off.

The half-breed bounced a few steps ahead before spinning back to face his new friend. The peak behind him he tilted his head at Keith. There's a lake not too far from here. I think there's a way down from up the top. It's probably a dangerous path though. Of course the path he'd taken lead from the lake to the Sunspire, but he had seen a few others that would have seemed to lead elsewhere, if not, stumbling down the mountainside until you crash into the lake was an option.

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soon enough the duo managed to climb the peak and leave it behind, they travelled the last in relative silence, it wasn't something that Fang disliked. When they managed to climb over the mountaintop, they looked down on the arrow lake. A feeling of regret swept over the hybrid, staring down at the place he'd first stumbled across the sun spire alpha. Biting back an irritated growl at the thought of time he'd wasted on the mountain since then, he was snapped out of his internal reverie by Keith's words.

looking over the rolling landscape of rock and dirt at their feet he turned his wheat coloured eyes on the boy. Happy to move up, afraid to go down, hey? He took on a playful voice, of course he wasn't in a rush to traverse the nonexistent path himself. Want to take the lead, if we slip at least I'll have a soft landing. A single 'hah' escaped at his own words before he made the first uncertain steps to begin their trip to the lake. Inwardly praying he didn't slip ass over head.

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