Cedar Sweep lock & key

OOC: For @Tuuluuwaq. Set closer towards the river. Weather: Sunny, windy.

What had started out as a routine expedition to assess potential new hunting grounds was destined to turn into something much different. The blustery conditions worked in favor of Ensio's nose today. To him it brought the scattered scents of a plethora of prey. He must have at least discovered a dozen trails so far.

He smiled. This untouched wilderness, so far and so different from the Glacier, was lush with potential. He could hardly wait until spring was in full force, when the grass grew rich and the leaves sprouted anew. Who knew then, what bounties this place would yield.

He knew Tuuluuwaq was not far away, as he edged closer and closer towards the sound of a flowing river. Prey would likely congregate for a welcome drink and he wanted to see the inventory. It may even double as a good spot for fishing. But then a shift in the wind. Blowing in from the east. What he smelled was not prey. It was other wolves. Several of them and the scent was fresh.

Icy hackles prickling in a razor line, he immediately felt possessive. Jealously protective over what was his. What had changed? When his scouting party had first found their slice of paradise, there wasn't so much as a trace of other wolves. Feeling his mood darkening quickly, he turned back and rushed in Tuuluuwaq's direction. He let out a low, growling bark, conveying his displeasure of the new discovery.