The summer had been a hot one, which had prompted Vitaan to delve further and further into the woods to keep cool. The season was waning but he found himself in a particularly dense and beautiful forest just at the base of a mountain range. It was cooler here and dark with the stony goliaths blocking out the sun's rays. He could hear water moving nearby, perhaps a small waterfall. Leaves from the deciduous trees were thick underhoof, muffling Vitaan's already soft footsteps. He listened to the gentle noises of the woods around him - the soft skittering of small mammals on the ground, the calls of birds in the canopy. He moved towards the sounds of water to sate his curiosity whether it was a river or waterfall. As he approached the sound grew larger until it was a raging roar of water. A waterfall! He was delighted as he finally rounded some boulders and was blessed with the view of a tremendous waterfall pouring into a round pool. He paused to admire the sight before bending to cup his hands and bring the cool water to his lips. It was ice cold and refreshing beyond any water he'd had before. He waded in up to his knees, enjoying the slight shock of the cold water against his legs.
