The snow crunched beneath Xeris' paws as she walked, and for a while that was the only sound she could hear. Quite suddenly, however, a howl pierced the air, and it sounded as if it was from close by. Very close by. She was a little unsure why someone would howl like that to get attention, but nonetheless she turned around and attempted to scope out the source of the vocalization. It took her a moment, but she was finally able to make out a form amidst the snow-covered trees. He had the scent of the Valley on him, but it was very faint; he must have just recently arrived but he had definitely been here for a while.
Cautiously, Xeris approached the unfamiliar wolf, her golden eyes meeting with his for a moment as if asking if he was trying to get her attention. "Hello there," she said softly. She was on edge a little, knowing that they were so close to the northern border, but she figured that if the stranger hadn't attacked already then he wasn't going to. Or at least, she certainly hoped so. There were enough scars on the white wolfess' body already.
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