Sọtọ. Isolated. It was certainly a word that Al?wo felt she knew all about these days. Though she was now surrounded by more wolves than she ever had been previously in her life, she still felt far more alone than she ever had before. Many had been wary of her, the daughter of traitors what was to say she wouldn?t suddenly take the same path, never had she held loyalty to them and though she wouldn?t voice such things allowed, she wasn?t entirely sure that she ever would. Now she was left to her own devices often. Either they no longer feared she would disobey they laws and seek our her father, a traitor or they simply had too much to worry about with the threat of the Northern wolves and no longer could devote a care in her direction. Some would give try and give her time still, out of sympathy or caution she suspected for she never did sense that close kinship that they all had with one and other. The title of traitor may not have been assigned to her nor the punishments to accompany it, though more often than not she felt as though they viewed her that way anyway. She truly was alone at this moment in time, had found herself a quite place to rest away from the others of the tribe. Al?wo had realised it wouldn?t be too difficult for her to slink off to the life of that she had once had, to find her father once more. Together they could find somewhere safe and at least be together, mourn their losses and plan a life of sorts. She wouldn?t leave though, not for the Tahtla but for him. He had sacrificed his own happiness and health to get her here, it was clear to even the yearling that for whatever reason he had felt it right for her to be here. She wouldn?t question his wishes, she would simply obey them and hope in time the mysteries of it all would be revealled to her.

Dark paws would carry him slowly over the rough terrain as he slowly paced over the goddesses lands. He was not with the rest of the gathered tribe like he should have been, he had said nothing yet of the encounter he?d experienced with the northern wolf. He?d let Natane go and seek out the elders and the tribe, Shai was already on the other side of the continent by the time she reached them. He had too much to think about to be willing to attend any kind of meeting, he would wonder if Gwena would have the mind to show up there. Lost in his own mind he would barely notice the presence of another. He had spent time here with Istaqa, the pair had studied the stones quite meticulously, but he wasn?t sure about the ?answers? they found. His sunny gaze would fall upon the dark girl?s features and he would regard her silently. He remembered faintly the return of her and the father that had been banished shortly after. He didn?t pity her, but he knew her situation better than many. His own mother had perished not long ago, and his father was practically missing with his grief. Obviously he was not as strong as Alawo?s father. He?d try to internally shake the thoughts from his mind as he stopped closer to the traitor?s daughter. His own brother had earned such a title, he?d realize how easy it had been to push his to the back of his mind. His head would tilt curiously as he watched the young wolfess, he would not break the silence surrounding them but he?d invite her to. Either welcoming his presence, or wishing her solitude. "yoruban" "english"

Whilst others knew of her story, Al?wo hadn't spent much time learning about the others around her now. The more important members of the tribe had settled a little more in her mind though the histories of other traitors and similar losses families may have suffered from were mysteries to her. As such she knew nothing of Shai and his own struggles. Would she really offer him her sympathies though anyway, would it really help her in anyway to grow some sort of bond with these wolves that had so cruelly cast aside the only other living member of her family? Senses would alert her that her time for solitude had been broken, green gaze would flick in the direction to see the large male ahead of her. His name wasn't one she could recall if she had ever heard though appearance not completely unrecognisable, she had seen him a few times amongst other members of the tribe. He wouldn't speak to her, simply silently watch. It meant of course he hadn't technically disturbed her though no longer could Al?wo feel settled with his gaze upon her. Had he been sent to ensure she wasn't trying to run off? "Kin o nfe?" She questioned abruptly though she wouldn't stir from her position. "Mo nilo ko si abojuto." Perhaps it was coincidence, maybe he hadn't been sent to keep an eye on her though his staring certainly made the wary girl think otherwise.

Shai?s memory had always been much too sharp for his own good. Tiny details of his life would be ingrained into his brain for the entirety of his life. Many he?d wish were not there, the painful ones were the hardest to deal with. Still, sometimes they were useful as he recalled her name and history flawlessly within his own mind. He?d watch as she would take in his appearance, only her eyes would rest on his as she questioned him. It seemed she was rather abrasive towards company, though he could hardly blame her. Though if she were going to send him away he would be sure to tell her that his intentions had not been supervision. Shaking his head he?d find himself frowning as an answer would form, "I seek nothing but to know if you?d like company." He too was an outcast, but he still held the tribe and his family dear. She deserved to have someone like that. Even if she refused he wished to try, the elders had seemed so cold when they separated her from her father. He?d not been able to stay and watch. Ears would fall to his skull as he waited her end decision. "yoruban" "english"

Never had her memory really been put quite to test. There were so many new faces to learn and with a lack of interest in them it certainly didn't make Al?wo eager to harvest even the simplest pieces of information about their lives. She still highly doubted that they cared about her own, after all what sort of compassion caused others to tear apart a family? Apparently though this man wished to spend time with her. Still she remained unconvinced that this was the truth. Surely he had been sent to watch her by someone or another. No longer did they bother with specific guards, or guides for a far friendlier terminology. Little meetings like this to keep an eye on her had become the normality instead. Her word would not be enough it seemed, just as Shai's offer of company was not enough for her to believe him. "Ṣe ohun ti o fẹ." Would be her only response. Her gaze would divert away now though still her other senses would fix upon him, and eyes would watch for glimpses of movement out of the corner of them.

He?d have to wonder if she was aware of his name, most certainly she had no idea of the similar story he boasted. Still, even if she did not feel for him he would mourn for her. Knowing the circumstances it was hard not to see himself from her point of view. There was no wonder she thought him another of the guides sent to help her acclimate to her new home. How was she to know that he was not one such wolves. Her replying comment would do nothing to accept him into her presence, demanding he do as he wished. He would lose her gaze, and presumably her interest. He?d sigh softly, seeing his presence would be tolerated but not necessarily accepted. He would nod, not that she would see him, and continue on his way up the runestones. Dark paws would carry him out of sight, though he was close enough that they might still speak over the runestones between them. He would lower himself to the ground, and begin to let himself fall into a meditative state. If she wished his presence, she could seek him out, but hopefully this would show her that he was not sent so watch her. "yoruban" "english"

Al?wo difficulties were understandable, reluctance to bond with the other members of the tribe perhaps only expected. Sooner or later she supposed they anticipated her giving in and fully socialising amongst the members of the tribe. This was really why she had the guides, she knew many of the traditions and the belief system had still been taught to her sister and herself, it was simply the standards of socialising with these fellow wolves that she couldn't quite get to grips on. They'd forgive her for it, not knowing that it wasn't simply a struggle but a complete reluctance. She wanted to be here as much as they wished for her father to be. To her surprise however Shai wouldn't linger for any longer. Silently he would move past her and continue towards the rune stones. She wasn't as alone as she had been of course, though no longer did his gaze linger upon her and she supposed if she truly wished for the isolation she once had, she could have slipped away again. It had her a little curious and certainly confused. Was he really just going to sit there and ignore her?

As he settled his eyes would close and his muscles would relax, allowing him to fall into the familiar state of disconnect. His mind would detach from his body as he immersed himself within the goings on around him. The gentle calls of the birds, the warmth of the sun-baked stone at his side. The stillness of everything around him would cause his thoughts to be amplified as he brought himself before the goddess once more. He sought her will, he sought answers from her as he thought about the girl who occupied the sacred place with him. What were her plans for the poor child, had it really been her will to make her father an outcast? Many other questions would fill his mind as silently he would sit beneath the watch of those mysterious stones. "yoruban" "english"

As one wolf stilled themselves another would begin to move. She cared not whether Shai noticed her leave, though Al?wo decided that she no longer wished to remain here. She didn't feel such a watchful gaze upon her, he was no longer as close though still she would sense him there and it disturbed whatever restful mood she had managed to grasp before. Her solitude had gone and he still unnerved her slightly. Perhaps it showed now, as she turned her back upon the male and wandered. Where she would venture to she had no idea just yet but she certainly sought time alone and away from the confusing male here now.