02-08-2009, 10:42 PM
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Now, Onus had trained himself to be constantly vigilante. Always aware of what was going on around him. Every shift of the wind, every new noise, every small change in detail. He had heard some creature moving around near him, but whatever it was it was small. Far from a wolf or a coyote or anything that could cause him trouble. He assumed it was probably a rabbit or raccoon or something. Seeing as he wasn't particularly hungry, he paid it no mind. He took a few more handfuls of icy water to his lips. That was the problem drinking from your hand, by the time one got the water to their lips, it was almost all gone. The coyote didn't care though. He found it more dignified that leaning forward to lap at the lake. He wiped his hand off on the lower part of his coat and then rubbed his hands together quickly to warm them up. Slowly he stood up and looked to his side, and he had to admit, he was a little surprised. Instead of some potential prey animal moving around it was a small brown wolf pup. Veiled eyes fixed on her form and he stood there silently for a few moments. The child was staring at him, but oddly enough, didn't seem afraid. The 'yote could smell fear as easily as anything else, and there was no hint of it here. His nose twitched. "Hrmm. You live over there?" the man asked, motioning towards the other side of the lake.  |