Nova Peak My friends aren't far,

The onset of night meant that Taki was headed to her place high atop the peak. It was quiet at night, and she liked to perch on her ledge and watch the world below as she let the day's thoughts sift through her mind. It was clearer tonight than it had been the previous few, and the moon lit the worm path in front of her.

She had only just started making her way up the mountain when the fresh scent of her new packmate filled her nose. She was not really the social type, even if she had chilled out a bit over the last few months, but the prospect of running into another wolf did not deter her any. As she continued her trek, the scent got stronger, and she knew she would not be alone much longer.

The woman's dark head stuck out from a cave carved into the side of the mountain, and Taki slowed to a stop not too far from her. She offered a stiff nod in silent greeting and waited for the other wolf to speak; she was content to be on her way up the mountain, but she would also stay for a bit and talk if that was what her packmate wanted.