Ravensblood Forest homeward bound

He too was hyper-aware of every sound, the crunch of their paws in the new snow especially loud in the quiet forest. As unearthly as it was, there came a sense of peace as the captain's ears swivelled to catch her response and he was content to enjoy her company as they explored. 

"Harder to defend too," he mused, considering her suggestion carefully. The river would be a useful landmark to have near and offered the promise of good fishing spots this far from the ocean, but Nox was less than thrilled to settle for an exposed patch of woods. 

"The mountains here act as a funnel for landlubbers makin' for the coast this way. We'd need someplace with a view." A small ridge perhaps, that overlooked a clearing? He met her gaze with a thoughtful frown, seeking her opinion.