Beomgyu sighed as he looked down at the pit that he found, finding an injured fox at the bottom. "Here I thought I'd find easy prey, but I find a fox 'shifter," he grumbled, hopping down into the pit and picking up the fox, hopping out of the pit.

"Careful kit," hummed Beomgyu as the fox started struggling in his arms. "I'm not here to kill you," he added, putting the fox on the ground and checking for bullets wounds, carefully digging them out. The fox whimpered in pain, shivering and trying to stay still.

Once the bullets were all out Beomgyu backed away, watching as the fox got to its feet, its tail wagging slightly in thanks. Beomgyu nodded to it before turning and sprinting off, heading off to hunt. The fox watched him go before it turned and ran off, heading off to change and get dressed before heading back to its small hut that had become its home.
 

~

Beomgyu huffed, leaning against a low lying wall as he waited on someone, being back in St Petersburg for the first time in months. He hadn't heard much from Soobin or Taehyun since he had been kicked out, but apparently he had gotten a letter and was merely waiting for it.

"You're as impatient as ever Gyu," came a voice, causing Beomgyu to scowl as he turned to said voice. "Don't call me that," he growled, glaring at Jungsu. Jungsu smirked at him, knowing Beomgyu wouldn't try anything. "And that temper, yeesh no wonder you were kicked out," he hummed. Beomgyu sighed shaking his head.

"Anyway," Jungsu hummed, passing along a sealed envelope. "This is for you," he added. "Soobin was the one to come to me alone for this," he remarked. "It must've been a very important letter," he hummed. Beomgyu took the envelope, glancing at the messy handwriting that belonged to Soobin. "It's from him alright," he grumbled, sounding somewhat relieved. Jungsu nodded, turning and walking away, soon disappearing into the crowd.

Beomgyu sighed as he stared at the envelope before opening it and taking out the letter, unfolding it and starting to read it.
 

~

Gyu,

I know you hate it when everyone calls you by that nickname but let me call you that at least?

Anyway. I bring you news.

We're nearby, but we won't be coming to you. Taehyun INSISTED on staying far away. I may try to come see you sometime, if I can get away from him long enough to be able to come to you.

Stay in St Petersburg for a few days, relax a bit yeah? Find Seongyoon for some company or something. I don't know.

I know you hate being around people due to your anger issues but maybe finding someone to be around will help you get your issues under control.

If you stop by the fort, say hello to Kai for me okay?

I heard my brother left a long time ago, so I don't know what the fort looks like now. I may go see it so if we meet up there, well.

Also there's a fox 'shifter near the border of Finland. Youngtaek or something? Can you give him a letter for me? Jungsu refused but I'm sure you'll find him. He said you were around that area a lot anyway. Jangjun just wants to let him know that he's still around. I think there's a letter here with this one, so.

If not tell him that Jangjun is still alive. Him and Keonhee are just wandering around Europe again, and we ran into them in Hungary.

I'll see you soon?

Maybe?

-Soobin

Beomgyu checked the envelope to see if there was another letter and didn't see any. He shook his head and tore up the paper, pushing away from the wall and walking towards the nearby trashcan and throwing the letter and envelope away before leaving, heading out of St Petersburg.

He had a fox 'shifter to find after all.
 

~

There was only one place a fox 'shifter would be, and Beomgyu knew exactly where. He had come across the random hut in the middle of the forest by the borders, and knew from the stench coming off it, to him anyway, that a 'shifter lived there.

It didn't seem he was there today, as Beomgyu knocked on the door to hut and didn't hear a sound.

"What are you doing here?" Came a voice, causing Beomgyu to turn around to see someone standing a few feet away. "I have a message for Youngtaek," responded Beomgyu as he studied the person with a tilt of his head.

"That is me," Youngtaek responded with an eyebrow raise. "What is it?" He asked. "Jangjun said to tell you that he's alive and well," answered Beomgyu as he shrugged his shoulders. "Oh," hummed Youngtaek. "Thanks?" He asked as he blinked in confusion. Beomgyu nodded, turning and sprinting off, back towards St Petersburg.

Youngtaek was left to stand there awkwardly, before entering his hut and closing the door behind him.
 

~

Beomgyu found himself outside of a familiar town, blinking as he tried to remember the reason he had come here. "Ah, the fort," he hummed, turning away from the town to run around it towards where the fort had been and where Kai had been buried after the incident.

Beomgyu half expected Soobin to be sitting at the remains of the firepit where many fires were started, making dinner or something. Beomgyu scoffs, but went to grab the sticks for the firepit and some bark for kindling, soon coming back and throwing it into a pile. He turned to the fort and went to open the door, flashing memories of a sleeping Kai on the platform flowing through his head as he looked around the familiar surroundings of the small fort. He looked under the platform and found the zippo lighter, pocketing it and leaving the fort, closing the door behind him and making sure to latch it closed.

After making sure the pit was clear and the rocks were still good Beomgyu started the fire with the lighter and a piece of bark, throwing it into the pile of sticks and watching as it went up in flames. He pocketed the lighter and stood there for a while, staring into the fire as he was in his thoughts.
 

~

"So you did come after all," called a familiar voice as Soobin sprinted into view, coming to a stop on the other side of the pit in front of Beomgyu. "I'm here sometimes," hummed Beomgyu. Soobin hummed in response, looking down at the fire.

"How's things been?" Asked Beomgyu as he looked up at Soobin. "Well, they're going," grumbled Soobin as he looked up at Beomgyu. "You're looking well," he added. "I have nothing better to do," Beomgyu responded with a shrug. "I've been keeping an eye on things by Finland, but it seems we've got someone there already," he hummed.

"Youngtaek? He started being there recently," hummed Soobin. "Leave him be, he's only there because he also has nothing better to do," he added. "I'm not stopping the kit," mumbled Beomgyu. "I know," said Soobin. "I know," he repeated.