so into your mystery ; open, joining

For most of his life, the male had been locked in one prison or another.

He firmly held certain beliefs, and his lack of a verbal filter was often the culprit for his stints in chains. However, Kairos would not apologize for his actions, nor would he change history if given the option. The only path for him, after spending countless years on this green earth, was straight forward.

Moving forward, the massive barbary lion soon felt the familiar crunch of frozen water beneath large paws. This brought a smile to his maw, the sensation long since forgotten up until this point. He did not know precisely why the white blanket of snow brought comfort to him, but neither did he question the relief.

Just beyond his hulking form, a small cluster of pine trees rustled with movement. Keen obsidian orbs narrowed in response., "I dinna ken who is there," he began, words thick with his gaelic heritage. "Show yer self." the male was still unaware that he had trespassed upon a group's territory, the border not yet strong enough to signal ownership, and so his voice came off far more commanding than appropriate for his current condition.