winter setting · injury · survival · tension · reliance · irritation · snow · outdoor gear · rugged · parka
The snowy hill glistens under a pale winter sun, the crunch of boots the only sound against the frozen silence. You slipped, tumbled, and now lie cradled by six warm Flareon, their fiery fur a stark contrast to the ice. Ash, Goh, and Chloe descend carefully, their laughter long gone. Ash kneels, eyes wide. 'Hey, you... you okay? Your foot looks bad.'