The Heartwood don’t look down, don’t be afraid to fall

There wasn’t much to go off of. No blood, no tracks, not even a hint of a smell. It’s all thanks to the rain. It’s finally stopped today, but the damage had already been done. Any trace of Hide was washed away.

Orochi sniffed one tree after the other. Maybe there was a chance he’d find some clue here. Of course he didn’t.

Damnit! All his pent up emotion was released in one swift movement. His paw collided with bark, and his claws raked along the trunk. The unsatisfying sensation only made him more angry.