Razorback Ridge Something Quicker Than Heaven

Back to the ridge where they had originally lair their eyes on the Vale of which they now call home, the overlook was even more breathtaking now that she knew what laid below. From up here the newly crowned Empress couldn't help but wonder what everyone was doing down below?

Even now she remained vigilant for the missing Sarah, choosing to look around the ridge in hopes of finding a trail left behind by the Queen's aunt. Nothing. Not even a small whiff of the woman was left behind, it was like she vanished in thin air after Emberwood. Something she would keep to herself in fear of dredging up some negative thoughts of the young Queen - it was better now to be surrounded by nothing but good news than anything reminding her of lost loved ones.

With not even sign to point her in the right direction, the Empress was beginning to journey back into the Vale. Even now she didn't like being away from the borders for long, not without guards to come and assist her should things turn sour out in the neutral lands. Thankfully both Kaistleoki and Empire wolves were but a call away - and that is what kept her from running and hiding at the sight of the greyscale stranger. 

He was large and clearly muscular. Keeping at a safe distance, she let out a soft chuff to announce her presence. At the ready, her muscles were coiled and prepared to leap into action if necessary, to swiftly carry her to either border should this man not be of the friendly type. Maybe he might have come across Ibis' aunt... it was worth to ask if he turned out to be friendly enough to chat with.