King Elk Forest neanderthal

u too!! <3

the gentle trudge of steps caught his remaining ear -- he swept it backward, turning his head in time to see Laika tagging him. a smile of relief creased his lips -- he hadn't wanted to be out here alone, and it was nice to have the company. he paused, waiting for her to catch up. "hey," the boy greeted, glancing into the pierce of her blue-green eyes with his own golden stare.

he moved on at a slow pace, walking quietly across the dead bugs on the ground and the dried twigs that littered the earth. ever so often he paused to take the scent on the air, but he found little in way of food. however, water he did smell, and he grinned at Laika. "thirsty?"

he led the way down a steep bank toward a stream running over shelves of rock, though the earth at either side was churned mud and pebbles. he stood at the edge watching it intently, hoping to spot a frog or a fish.