Roads Untraveled

Her ears flickered as his voice rose to call the woman who led beside him. While they had not fully scouted out this land, already it was a great prospect. Mountains could be like fortresses and this one was truly such a thing with the ringed valley that sprawled at its foot. With snow at its peaks, the climate would be much better than what they'd experienced in the Spine. 

Tonravik was not long in joining them, and the Beta swung her head to watch as the rotund female approached. Even now, she was a graceful beast, if a bit abhorrent in appearance. Being bloated with parasites in her belly wasn't doing her any favors. But Nanuk spoke none of these thoughts, instead pointing her muzzle to their find. 

"The valley, the hollow is protected by other mountains. From here, there are tells of prey, of herds. It's a stronghold. I can scout more and report back, but..." She shrugged, a grin pulling at her maw. "This feels like where we fucking belong." The polar bear had never claimed to be eloquent.