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Frankie looked up the cliff with a light chuckle, ”I’m not going to have to climb that, am I? I don't have a problem with heights but I sure hope you know a shortcut if we have to get up there.”
Frankie looked up the cliff with a light chuckle, ”I’m not going to have to climb that, am I? I don't have a problem with heights but I sure hope you know a shortcut if we have to get up there.”
Selina shook her head, letting out a small sound like a laugh, "No, we're not climbing it. Just follow me and be silent." The cliff grew larger and larger as they grew closer, until they stopped in front of it. She turned to the left and followed along the edge of the cliff, searching for the entrance.
He gave her a small apologetic smile. It wasn't often that he had a hiking partner, much less one he enjoyed talking to. Normally, he was the one to ask for quiet as he enjoyed the natural sounds around him.
Soon she stopped in front of a crack in the cliff, mostly covered by medium sized stones and brush. Without saying anything, she started to pull and move the debri from the opening, explaining why it was there, "Hiding the caves is one way to keep unnecessary animals or humans away from our part of the park, give them no reason to be there, and they mostly stick to their trails and such.
Frankie set his bags down against the cliff face and started helping Selina move some of the debris. ”Makes sense. We’re not going to have to cover this every time I have to go in or out while I'm here? I can put it all back when my trip is over.”
She continued to move the brush and stones, stopping for a moment to reply, "No, you won't have to move it back and forth, but you will have to make sure you put it back when you leave the park."
”That’s good to hear. I can do that much when I leave.” Frankie agreed with a nod, as he continued to help.
Selina and Frankie finished the task after a few more minutes and she sat back on her haunches, looking at the now wider and taller entrance to the cave, "Does this cave work? You're secluded, but still near the trail, and you're out of pack lands."
”This is great! I probably won't even need to use my tent here.” Frankie smiled, wiping his brow, looking at the space he would be staying in. ”I really appreciate you keeping me out of trouble with your pack.”
"It's no problem, it's not every day that I meet a human, let alone one that cares about the environment." She looked over at him and stood back up, pacing in a circle around the area, "Do you need anything else?"
”I don't think I do…” Frankie blushed lightly. ”I often prefer camping alone but… If you could spare the time; would you come and visit me.” he chuckled ”It’s not every day I get to meet a talking wolf.”
Selina thought for a moment, slowing in her pacing, "I may be able to arrange that…though it wouldn't be often. I have duties to my pack, and talking to you could end badly."
Frankie nodded. ”I understand. I don't want to cause any more trouble for you.” He cast a glance at the sky. ”I should probably start setting up. I can probably use my tent as a marker or something; so I don’t lose it.”
"Well then, if you don't need anything else, I'm going to get back. I'll be sure to check in sometime today." She looked around at the woods and continued back and forth, ignoring her mind as it bugged her and said she should stay with the human. He was important, it told her, but she couldn't figure out why he was important.
”Ok then. I look forward to seeing you again.” He smiled brightly. ”It really was great to meet you, Selina.” Frankie picked up his bags and moved three of them inside the cave, propping his tent against the opening.
The corners of Selina’s mouth twitched up into a tiny smile and she nodded, “It was nice to meet you as well Frankie.” With that, she took off at a run back into the woods, seeming to know exactly where she was headed as she ran off.
Frankie watched with a soft admiration as she disappeared into, what was probably, familiar territory to her. A small part of him was a little jealous of that fact. Humans weren't really all that great. They were greedy, and had no respect for the world around them… or for each other either. They were practically imprisoned by mandatory schools and jobs that left them physically and mentally exhausted.
Out here, though, he could forget all of that. Out here Frankie felt free.
She raced through the trees easily, slipping around fallen branches and running up the slight hill up to where she was supposed to meet some of the other pack members. Today she was supposed to help hunt. In all reality, hunting felt weird to her. She could think of everything and she almost felt guilty, though she knew it was the easiest way for the pack to survive. All she had to do was not think as she ate or hunted for the poor animals that would become the food for the pack.
Using the tent and a couple of nearby tree branches, Frankie made a tarp-like cover to keep any bad weather out of the cave while he was here. The tent was cameo patterned with a small orange stripe on the top, so he hoped that would work in his favor. He moved on to quickly clearing a small area and surrounded with rocks to serve as a fire pit.
(Timeskip or no?)
(I'm fine with a time skip.)
(Oke)
The day went by painfully slowly for Selina, going by with hunting, patrolling pack borders, meeting with the Alpha and Luna along with a billion other things. It was late at night when she was finally free, transforming into her wolf form before slipping away from the pack to check in on Frankie.
After setting up his camp and finally eating something for breakfast, Frankie tried to keep himself busy by exploring the nearby area. But his mind kept circling back to Selina. She was fascinating. Her silvery coat reflecting the moonlight, those captivating intelligent amber eyes… He smiled at the thought of seeing her again as he started a small fire.
When she got close to his camp, she slowed down and padded close silently. "Frankie?" She called out, stepping closer to what she assumed was his campfire. Her paws were silent, surprisingly so almost, considering she was a large wolf, an animal that shouldn't seem to be as quiet as it was.
He snapped his head up at hearing his name called. If he had been a wolf himself, his ears would have perked up as he looked around. It had to be her. No one else for miles knew him. ”Selina? Is that you?”
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