Arrow Lake Gimmie your face!

Following a small but nonetheless annoying argument, Turquoise and Rivet parted ways to explore on their own. Turq loped to the southeast, then headed up into the mountains. She loved being up high. She sort of hoped that she and Riv would find a pack that lived high in the mountains. They had both come from forests, so she imagined her lover would also appreciate a change in scenery. As she thought of the svelte DeMonte, Turquoise frowned thoughtfully, then shook her head as if to shake off thoughts of her.

As she climbed up and down the various crags, Turq discovered a hidden footpath and followed it into a sort of bowl worn into the mountainside. She emerged onto the shore of a lake and blinked. "A hidden lake?" she said aloud, her voice breaking an almost preternatural silence. Although she supposed it was a cool find, a little shiver slithered down the stripe along her spine. She felt like she was in some sort of fishbowl. Deciding she didn't like it, Turq turned to go.

As her eyes scanned the foliage, she was dismayed when she couldn't find the path she'd taken. She trotted along the treeline, looking for any sign of the trail, fighting off a rising sense of panic. She wanted to get out of here already. Turq thrust her tawny head into the trees time and time again, sustaining scratches on her snout and cheeks. She paid no attention. She just wanted to find that damn path.

Suddenly and without realizing it, a frantic Turquoise abruptly tripped over something large and warm hidden just inside the thick foliage. She tripped and fell, her chin banging harshly on the ground and causing her to bite her tongue. Groaning, she rolled over and regained her feet, backpedaling furiously out of the trees. She still faced them, bewilderment etched onto every line of her face. Whatever she had tripped over was still hidden and she didn't know whether to poke her head in there or simply walk (or maybe run) away...