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@Seabreeze

He had been venturing a little farther from the plateau lately, seeking distractions from the mess he made at home. It was his fault, of course, but sometimes he needed a break from the crushing guilt, and he found the best way to do that was exploring. He never wandered too far; he still had responsibilities and a pack to protect, but he still found time occasionally to get away from everything. 

Tonight, he had left the plateau through the mountain side entrance and had followed the passageway that lead him to an area of steep cliffs. He remembered passing through the area on their way to the plateau months ago before they had officially made it their home, and he had been wanting to come back and explore the area a little more. The alpha jumped from cliff to cliff, his size making it somewhat easy to clear larger distances. He enjoyed the exercise and the challenge, and after clearing a few more dips between peaks, he found himself looking at a small, hidden glen. The alpha padded in a little farther and his attention was pulled by the glinting of moonlight off the water of a small lake in the middle of the clearing. It was just then that he realized he was thirsty, so he moved towards the water until his inky paws were flush with the icy liquid. Lowering his head, he drank for a few long seconds before lifting his muzzle and using his tongue to collect any drops that had been caught around his mouth. Kavik looked around the glen, his emerald gaze searching for any indication that he wasn't alone and when he found none, he lowered his head and began drinking once more.