so into your mystery ; open, joining

Jacob had been out on a simple walk, trying to stretch his legs when he'd caught an unfamiliar scent well past the border. He wasn't sure who or what it belonged to but he began to make his way towards it. He doubted there was any real danger, usually a stranger in unknown territories simple meant they had no clue where they were, but he knew it'd be best to check up on it. Not only that, but all the groups he knew of were rather new and he was sure anyone that'd been around the area before would be entirely unaware of the borders they'd set up. He was getting closer and froze when he heard a voice, his heart beginning to pound in his chest. Who was that? They didn't sound very happy, whoever they were. Still, the boy pushed his paws forward and soon arrived before the lion, his heart hammering in his chest. He tried to take deep breaths to calm himself down. He was the one in the right here. This man, as intimidating as he was, probably was just lost or looking for a way home or something. Hopefully. Jacob wouldn't be able to fight a lion so he prayed he was right.

"Uh, um, well, sir, I don' mean ta' be rude but, uh, technically you're tresspassin' on Snowbound's territory. What's your name n' why do ya' find yourself 'ere?" he asked, his voice and legs trembling despite his attempts to calm down. He soon had to sit, his bad leg aching even more under the stress of the situation. Still, even while seated his muscles remained tense and he looked as though he'd spring up and run off as soon as possible.