The Sunspire the ones to whom the sunlight shines

As the pair had made their way up the mountain the obvious scent of claimed territory grew ever-stronger. Mainly he noticed Amekaze's scent alongside a strong unknown male presence. The smells also told him that not many wolves lived on this mountain. Kato could decipher only a half dozen or so individual marks, give or take a couple. This was certainly not a disappointment to Kato. In his mind less was more. After being a loner for most his life he doubted he could handle facing a dozen or more wolves without completely snapping and getting himself killed. It had nearly happened before when he trespassed on a very hostile pack's territory years ago. He desperately wished to avoid recreating that situation.

His shocking yellow eyes scanned the area with care. This wolf Ame seemed trustworthy but Kato had learned his lessons on trust. Those lessons consisted of 'Trust no one.' and 'If they seem nice right away, watch you back.' They were harsh lessons he had learned in a very harsh manner, but they were some-what legitimate. Thus, he surveyed the surrounding territory, pausing to consider every possible place a wolf could be lying in wait. Of course he didn't think it was paranoia, just caution.

While he was being 'cautious', he couldn't help but notice how stunning the mountain was. He turned and looked back the way they had come and was nearly breathless. He found it amazing that he could see all the valleys, all the ridges, everything down to the grasslands below. Yet he was careful to keep his expression neutral, almost uncaring.

With a flick of his ears, he followed the alpha to a creek where he slowly bowed his head and lapped at the spring water. Kato sighed pleasantly and waded until the water covered his paws in deliciously cool waves. Before he could completely contain himself, he dipped his whole muzzle under the water and flipped his head upward, sending droplets of water in all directions. The water clung to his tawny coat, shimmering like diamonds in the sunlight as he strode out of the water. Only his ears showed any embarrassment over his childish act. Instead of being perked straight up as usual they were splayed just a bit to the sides. He felt no need to say anything, but proceeded to sit down silently watch a passing sparrow.