Rising Sun Valley rêves de paysages sans fin

She stuck to her word -- when she was sure those at home were safe, that borders were tended, she went out to see what she might find in the territories beyond. Arbiter needed just a few to fill out the pack, she felt. The real question was who would end up being the ones those were. Who would be the core? Well, lurking about at home certainly wasn't going to find them, or at least it hadn't worked this far.

Arbiter hoped that the more recent shift of snow to sleet and rain meant that the weather was finally turning to the warmer, but just because it was didn't mean it was suddenly turning pleasant. It was just a different type of annoyance. Still, she'd scout through it -- perhaps it would turn some her way more than a sunny day might.

She'd caught sight of a mostly black shadow and aimed her steps towards it. Her curiosity was now a requirement rather than a possible personality feature. Arbiter called out, a whuff to see if they'd stop so she could approach and see who it was who'd crossed her path today.