Ravensblood Forest stark

@Murk

the frost bit at her nose, but meredith pressed on. she'd been weaving through the undergrowth for what felt like hours, her fiery energy dimmed only slightly by the chill in the air. a breeze stirred, ruffling her coat as she paused, lifting her head to scent the air.

where are ye, captain? she muttered under her breath, the words carried off by the wind. her eyes, sharp and glinting with determination, scanned the landscape ahead. it wasn’t like nox to be far from his crew, yet he had a habit of slipping off into the shadows like the ghost he was.

with a snort, she adjusted her pace, steps quickening as she followed the faint traces of his scent. the woods whispered around her, branches creaking under the weight of snow, and she couldn't help but grin. if he wanted to be found, he’d be making it easier.

ye can’t hide from me forever, she called out, voice bright and teasing, though the growing ache in her legs suggested she might be wrong. still, she wasn’t about to give up—not when there was always something worth chasing.