Swiftcurrent Creek Good Life

Trying to find his way around or through the mountains lead Hyacinth north. He didn't mean to go this far, but the smell of fresh water (not a puddle, or muddy mess like last time) caught his attention. The days were still fairly warm, with chilly sunless hours being the only real warning of winter, and a reminder of his own vulnerability as a lone wolf. He'd been lucky living in a desert for so long, but still, he didn't forget how bad things could get.

Especially for a lone wolf.

Hyacinth had been moving at a swift pace, his attention funneled by a need for water, when Merlin's splashing caught him by surprise. He stopped so abruptly two of his legs were still hanging in the air. Eyes keen and alert were swift to pick out Merlin from the backdrop. Curious, Hya tilted his nose up to gather the young male's scent. He looked pretty normal, so why not be social? So he checked his surroundings (which were pretty open) to be safe and approached the shore at a more steady pace.

"You alright?" He asked, not able to keep the bit of smile from his cream-colored muzzle. From the smell and appearance, Merlin was younger than him. Hya liked the youth, they always had such energy and promise!

@Merlin