Big Salmon Lake standing on rubber

For @Autumn, as promised.

Fox departed from the caldera with no real mission. She had vague plans to scope out any prey that she might come across during her trek into the outside world, but beyond that, she just wanted to stretch her legs and run. She was heading toward Big Salmon Lake at breakneck speeds, pushing herself to go faster and further than she ever had in the past. With the last of her injuries healing up, it felt good to be fit and healthy again. Sure, her weight had dropped a bit considering their lack of success in hunting, but that was nothing to be worried about. Fox was confident in Peregrine's hunting ability, and she was certain that he could rally the troops and keep their caches filled.

When she neared the lake, Fox slowed her pace, gradually coming to a lope, then a trot, then finally walking the last few steps to the lake's shore. Once there, Fox took a moment to scan the water's surface, noting the frozen rim along the outside. She doubted that the lake would freeze all the way through this winter, due to its size, but at least the edges would be thick enough with ice that some fun might be had. Fox wasn't much for ice-skating, but she had walked across a few frozen lakes and ponds in her time.