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the sea had long been familiar. it was only fitting that el would keep to its side, following it diligently, obediently. 

it was the only friend she had known for some time. 

the thought had come to her before, to leave it behind. it was a tempting one. and yet, to imagine it was to be gripped with fear.

the season had once more turned cold, even more so here in the north, the salt a cold sting as it blew in from the ocean. 

she might've looked a wild thing as the she-dog came upon him -- he a dark blur of wolf against the grey of the surf and sand that slowly came into focus. crusted with frozen seasalt, sand clinging to her knees.

elspeth did not call out nor did she draw near. many of his kind did not care for hers. 

the girl watched from a safe distance, chocolate nose quivering as her freckled muzzle lifted to the air -- breathing in his scent and noting the smell of others on his pelt. careful eyes flickered along his frame, head tilting curiously as the man's shoulders heaved in sadness.