Wind and Snow (Open)

[Calypso]

Dodger;

It was the very beginning of Spring, but Winter was still rearing its head in protest of its ending. Dark gray clouds had flowed over the valley like waves, blocking out any sun from getting to the ground. Along with a dreary atmosphere, the clouds also brought strong winds and heavy snow, a blizzard that could knock a wolf right off their feet if not careful. This was turning out to be one of the worst blizzards that Dodger had ever experienced. She remained calm as she walked slowly forward, head angled downwards to block the snow from hitting her in the eyes. The snow was catching on the ends of her fur, especially her long tail, sending shivers through her body.

After a little while of walking in the cold storm, she glanced upwards to see hope: a cave. She pushed onward, turning her direction slightly until she closed in on the cave. When she got to the entrance she pushed inside, glad to finally be out of all of that. She shook out her silky fur and smacked the snow off of her head with her paw. Icy blue eyes looked back out towards the blizzard, watching large flakes of snow quickly fly passed the entrance. The wind howled and echoed against the cave walls.

The female turned, walking further into the cave far enough that there wasn't as much wind but allowed enough light to see. She laid down on the cold stone floor, wrapping her long tail around her and watching the snow without a word.

[Aquaria]

Why had he wandered out into this mess? That was the most foolish thing he could have done. It was suppose to be Spring by now! But nooooo, it was a blizzard. The male could hardly see a few feet ahead of him with all this snow and ice blowing in his face. He tilts he face downwards to try and avoid getting pelted in the eyes. He needed to find somewhere to shelter himself. Though he wasn't sure how he was going to pull that off not being able to see anything. So he just trekked onwards, forcing himself through the blizzard.

It was then that the male found a rock wall of some sort. He pressed himself against it, glad that part of the wind was blocked by the rocky formation. He then moved forward, keeping his side against the rock. Maybe he could find a cave to squeeze into or even a low overhang to push himself under. Anything to protect himself from this daft cold. He was in luck as the rocky wall gave way to a cave opening. He quickly moved inside, not even concerned with the fresh wolf scent that lingered in the stale air of the cavern.

He gives his fur a good shake once he's out of the blizzard, sending snow and droplets of water flying off of him. He shivers, some of the cold leaking down into his fur to his skin. It was far too cold to be out and about anymore. So he would have to stay here for the time being. This was the only shelter he had found while wandering through the storm so he had little choice in where else to go. If he wandered back out, it was possible he wouldn't live to see the next day. The cold would eat away at him until he'd collapse or become very sick.

Lyre sits himself down, looking out at the white wonderland outside. His ears swivel a bit, trying to listen to the sounds in the cave, acutely aware of the presence of another wolf now that he was settled. He pretended not to notice the other wolf, the movement of his ears the only give away of his alertness. There is an awkward silence as he keeps peering outside. The tension in this cave could be cut with the swipe of a claw at this point. So he figured he'd be the first to break the silence. "I'm pretty sure it's suppose to be Spring right now."

[Calypso]

Dodger;

The white and forest green she-wolf had arched the mostly white male approach, though she made no move in response. She only watched, icy blue eyes slightly glowing and locked on him. He didn't seem to notice her, or was like herself and couldn't care less that another wolf was in the cave. The storm was strong and any wolf in it would be looking for shelter, so a cave was a likely option that anyone would take, given the chance.

After he had sat down and turned to face the white storm, she looked away, itching at her ear with one paw. But she heard a voice and assumed that the male had gotten bored without talking. He said something about it apparently being Spring outside, or something along those lines. She stopped a moment to listen again, only this time to the slight echo that rang towards the back of the cave.

"Supposedly." her answer wasn't much, but, then again, he didn't seem like much either. Just some wolf taking shelter in a cave. Nothing special.

[Aquaria]

A sly smirk curls onto Lyre's lips as the other wolf answers him. It was a small answer, something simple but he didn't care. Just the fact they acknowledged him was enough. And from the sounds of the voice that answered, the wolf hiding in the shadows was a female. Good, he didn't feel like dealing with another male ego right about now. His tail flicks back and forth as he tries to figure out what to do or say next. They were both going to be stuck here for who knows how long so they couldn't sit in silence the whole time. Well, they could in theory, but Lyre didn't want to.

"What got you caught up in this awful storm? Out hunting?" He asks curiously, hoping to strike up some sort of conversation with her. Surely she didn't willingly go out into this stuff. That would be like signing a death wish saying you want to freeze. And knowing why she was out and about might give him just a little insight on what sort of wolf she was since she chose to stay hidden. She could be this big, hulking amazon of a wolf and he would have no idea. Heck, she could even be a pup. All he knew for sure was that by the smell, she was most definitely another wolf.