Alpine Lake And then walk until our feet are torn

Harsh. That was how he would describe this land as while the falling ice stuck to his pelt and lashes. Long thick lashes kept the ice out of his eyes as he squinted just enough to keep them from injuring his eyes, but just open enough to see well in the wintery wonderland. Thankfully he was from the north, he was made for such harsh weather, born in it rather. Soon he would be three years old, no longer a whelp to the eyes of others.

Just as he had always seen himself to be.

Sticking to his alabaster armour, the ice froze almost immediately on the tips of his long fur while the depth of his pelt kept his skin warm and dry. He didn't look for much out here other than scouting, so the scuffle in the snow was left unseen - nor would he have cared enough to investigate unless it meant he had food in the long run.

As he approached the water's edge, he stood stoic for a moment. Observing the vast gathering of water before him. He has seen bigger in his time traveling, the Great Lakes from the north, the ocean was even bigger than they. The world was much bigger than he could ever see, ever know, and yet, he felt it. That alone excited him to know that there was so much out there to learn, more so than he would ever learn in his lifespan, but he will damn well try - and try to pass on his knowledge to the fledglings he would father some day to make them greater than he.

By his side the sight of a tall, slender individual caught his attention. She was slender, young, much younger than him. She kept her head down to shield herself from the lashing winds, unlike the icy giant who stood tall and used his natural defences to his advantage. As she drew closer, he spoke just loud enough for her to hear him over the winds but not much else. If these winds were much stronger, would you be able to push through as you are now? His booming voice was just enough to break the silence, the howl of the wind, but not harsh enough to be threatening. You must be stronger than you seem, I'm impressed.

thank you!
@Niamh