Cedar Sweep Midnight selfie on a balcony

@Aria I felt like posting! :D Open to others as well!

From Alpine Lake the pair of young wolves moved slowly, taking their time as they followed the curve of the river. All around them stood barren trees, but Floki still couldn't get used to their haunting appearance. Eventually, the trunks all began to resemble one another -- standing straight and tall, their branches nearly devoid of greenery. What had once been a regal forest was now a shell of itself.

Despite their findings -- or lack thereof -- Floki was in good spirits. He was enjoying his time with Aria, finding her company to be pleasant. He was growing fond of her and her flirty personality; playful banter came easily between them, and time seemed to slip away as late nights blended into early mornings.

Standing beneath the naked cedar trees at dusk, the Ostrega looked up at the star-spattered sky overhead. It was easy to see with no leaves to block his view. "I still can't believe those bugs ate this much," he said, shaking his head slowly.