Swiftcurrent Creek the heart remembers things that the body doesn't want

@Indra; all welcome.

Ukko tracks his way back out of the lair and down to the side of the lake opposite of Kelina’s reign. The shadowy woman often appears out of nowhere, knowing how to use her surroundings to her advantage, and he takes every precaution to avoid such an encounter. He supposes they haven’t even noticed his departure anyway, having been scarce since his arrival.
 
He drops his nose and drinks from the lake briefly, before he finds the outlet and follows along the shores of the creek. These lands are only vaguely familiar to him, having been a long time since he’s traveled. His brief stint in the Maplewood is still fresh in his memory but his route had been direct and he hadn’t lingered or stopped to smell the roses. Still, with no destination in mind, he pushes himself forward until something else catches his attention. The sun hangs low in the sky as it begins to settle in the west, lighting the sky with deep colors that remind him of home.