It looked like Elysium had fully claimed the firefly lake.  Kotori roamed through the rustling thicket deciding how he felt about the location.  There would come a day he could spread out her pack land but would he really want this location?  There was prey here but there were reasons to let this spot remain wild.  It would be an area with the scent of neither wolf pack officially claiming it which should let more prey feel safe.  

The area would be pinned between Elysium, Valta, and Habari while cutting off other packs or loners from likely visiting it.  That was still three packs to share the land but otherwise, it would them one less area to find an ample supply of food.  The brush would have to be frequently kept cleared out of the area wolves wanted as open paths or spots to gather and yet not overly destroyed so that all the prey left.  Most likely this would be left and he’d look south of the rapids.  This was all assuming no one else came to lay claim to the rapids.

Birds fluttered about the branches.  It would be a smaller meal than what he normally preferred hunting but perhaps a good idea regardless.  Kotori had no need for a  large meal and while he was healing the injuries along the head still became more sensitive when moving fast or tensing the muscles overly.  

"Kotori Fatalis"

It had come to a conclusion, to a close that Vanille had to leave her family home. Not that there was any family that she left behind with it. Just a ghost of her mother, maybe one that would never truly leave her. Since then, she had been with Arcturus on his own travels.

He had told her of his uncle's plans to bring the pack together, and while she had been out scouting some of the eastern lands for herb types she had caught the young man doing his own sense of scouting. She supposed it was time for the two of them to officially meet while she would soon be joining along Arcturus or at least if Kotori would have her. She wasn't really doubtful, and while maybe a natural part of maturity to not feel so highly of herself she was confident that she could stay by Arcturus' side.

Approaching him calmly she followed beside his paw steps as he observed the land, "Is there anything you need help with?" she spoke through a small smile, hoping she wasn't intruding much on him.

"Vanille"
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Kotori’s attention shifted from the brush to Vanille as she approached.  She was small, with a light build, and had a lot of blue to her.  She didn’t seem concerned with who he was and was offering assistance. Was this Arc’s friend that had been mentioned or perhaps a member of Elysium that already knew of his presence and plans?  The smell of Elysium was on her so it was most likely one or the other.

“Hello,” Kotori nodded with formal politeness to Vanille, “I’m intending to claim the rapids,” a nod of his head in their general direction.  “Once I have good control of the land I intend to try and broaden my borders.  I’m deciding on which direction I plan to grow the future pack.  Valta.”  

“Arcturus mentioned a friend of his that would be joining.  By any chance, would that be you?” Generally, you don’t go around asking every wolf in a pack if they are one specific wolf but she was here and offering help so might as well.  Kotori didn’t exactly do a lot of small talk over pointless matters.

"Kotori Fatalis"

Vanille kept a quiet and thoughtful ear to him as he spoke, speaking of how he was scouting the lands to claim for his soon to be pack. But it would seem he had the same thing in mind after she joined him. She would be joining Arctrus or at least she wanted to. Kotori seemed nice enough and with the program. Maybe Arcturus had already given him the idea. "Yes, my name is Vanille." She gave her best smile, which wasn't the biggest but it was good for her. Kotori wouldn't have known that though. "I can't help much with deciding which lands you'd like to claim. I haven't traveled much myself." She had almost mentioned something along the lines of he seemed well enough to know and feel for himself what he wanted for his pack and for them to thrive, but she did bite her tongue a little. While maybe good to give her input or support, she just wasn't used to being around others. It would be no different with Kotori. She still had a lot to learn and grow. "It seems the thicket here hosts many smaller prey like birds and rabbits though." It was an easy observation. She took a couple seconds before commenting again because maybe she did need to be more clear with him, "I would like to join Valta with Arcturus if that's alright with you."

"Vanille"
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Kotori did have his own opinion about what would be best for the pack.  He almost always had an opinion on most subjects.  Kotori’s key interest had been in her response and gave Vanille his focus as she offered her reply.  She admitted to limited traveling so far but did point out the small prey that was abundant in the area.  Small prey wasn’t Kotori’s favorite to catch but it was definitely good to have in large supply.  Not every wolf hunted larger game and the larger game wasn’t always so easy to find close.

He had expected Vanille to join knowing of her relationship with Arc but it was still good to hear it.  The foundation of his pack was growing.  “I’ll list you among my hunters, the Raita, for now.  Once I have a better understanding of your abilities we can revisit your status.”

"Kotori Fatalis"

Kotori did have his own opinion about what would be best for the pack.  He almost always had an opinion on most subjects.  Kotori’s key interest had been in her response and gave Vanille his focus as she offered her reply.  She admitted to limited traveling so far but did point out the small prey that was abundant in the area.  Small prey wasn’t Kotori’s favorite to catch but it was definitely good to have in large supply.  Not every wolf hunted larger game and the larger game wasn’t always so easy to find close.

He had expected Vanille to join knowing of her relationship with Arc but it was still good to hear it.  The foundation of his pack was growing.  “I’ll list you among my hunters, the Raita, for now.  Once I have a better understanding of your abilities we can revisit your status.”

"Kotori Fatalis"