
You can see the ground going down, down, down as you follow the path. It's a twisty, turny path at that, which makes it hard to follow. After a few steep moments, the path levels off again, allowing you to walk more easily.
"Don't see too many people walking this way, now do I?" a deep male voice asks.
Turning, you see a white-and-blue canine sprawled out on the ground, looking up at you. "I haven't seen one pass this way, going that way, for a good long while. What's your name, there, traveler?"
Still a bit startled by him and his wolf-like appearance, you give a quick, short introduction. He smiles, revealing his long teeth. "Call me Steam Stettler," he says. "You know that leads to the underground, huh? I guess that means you're either moving in, exploring, or a wanderor."
You reply, "I'm a wanderor."
He nods and says, "Well, would you like to look at this photo of mine?" He holds it out. "Wasn't I cute as a pup?"