Firestone Hot Springs lakes formed in the wolf's tracks

it was a wonderful sight, to see the man enjoy the heat on his paw. "they do," he responded, face creasing in a grin. "i come down here from time to time to soak. not as young as i once was. starting to feel it."

sitting on his haunches, he regarded skwol curiously. "i've not seen you around here, before," he remarked, his tone level. "new to stay, or just passing through?"

many travelers came through these parts, the vast expanse between the two mountain ranges, a clear path to the sea. where was he going? aditya wondered. he almost wished he could tag along.