Striker

It was a normal day, sun shining from it's place; deep in the sky as the chatter of birds filled the air. A lean, golden colored male huffed softly as he laid, catching his breath as he relieved his tired paws. His sides heaved as he let his tongue fall free, quivering slightly with each swift pant. The sturdy male had always been fond of traveling; enjoying the symphony of smells that trickled into his nose, the new and unique sites, even the various packs that didn't always greet him with a warm smile and a tail wag.

The scent of a new wolf began to fill the air; a female, nearly as tired as himself. Yellow hues darting over, he gazed at the cream colored wolf as she approached. "Howdy, stranger. Are ya' new here? Never seen ya' here before. Then again, it's been a bit since I've been here." He spoke with a welcoming tone, watching as the female sat.

"You could say that. Just started a pack with a few close friends. I'm Zia. What's your name?" She replied, giving him a friendly look. "The name's Striker. How long have you been travelin' for, Zia?"

The question earned a tired yawn, resulting in a soft, airy laugh from the male. "All day. One of my friends suggested I explore the forest, since we live here now. I had no clue how exhausting it would be. What are you doing here?"

"Wanted to see if somethin' new happened. Always been pretty fond of this forest." He hummed with a lazy yawn. Zia have the male a playful smirk, seeing the perfect opportunity to bring up her need for packmates. "Well, you know, we could use another wolf in our pack. We have plenty of space."

Striker sighed quietly, letting his gaze drift from the other. "Never been fond of the idea of being tied down. I prefer to be free, I like the adventure in travelling."  The female stuck her tongue out, thinking for a moment before her light ears perked up.

"You could be a scout; explore other territories for us. That way you get to keep traveling, free me up, and you get a nice spot to sleep at night." Her tail wagged once at the idea, awaiting a reply from the golden wolf. He seemed to ponder the idea before finally hauling himself onto his paws with a smile on his muzzle. "Zia, you sound like a good alpha, so sure. How about you introduce me to this pack of your's?"