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With his words, she had plenty to think about. While she did doubt arian's thought process, her alphess did seem to act more on emotions then rational thought. But wasn't that what an alpha did? No. They had to act on a steady level of both sides. Sonticus had moved because Arian was paranoid about Yfir being so close, thus their move to the west. But would that really stop them? She doubted it. Sonticus it seemed, drew trouble like a moth to a flame, undoubtedly they would encounter more enemies along the way, yet...she hadn't even met a yfir wolf to see for herself just how much of a threat they truly were. And Imperium? While she knew they had trespassed and committed adultery on their lands for whatever reason, she didn't see them as enemies the way Arian did. At least, not now. Valentine seemed genuine in his words, more..rational. Though whether it was because he was talking to her, or if this was how he was with his pack as well, she didn't know. He could very much be different in the eyes of his pack then in her eyes here and now.
"I see..." She remained silent for a moment, amber gaze looking away to find the pool of water she sat beside, looking into it for a moment before speaking. Taking a breath, she would speak finally. "Arian...does tend to act on emotions more often then not. She believes herself weak, why that is I am not sure. Since I met her, there were times she showed confidence, but there were times she showed doubt as well. I know she struggles with herself, and while I do agree with some of what you say, she tries." The last part, however, pricked her fur. Arian was making enemies of packs left and right. First Yfir, and now Imperium. Was it only because they refused to ally with Sonticus? That was likely. "Sonticus has two enemy packs now because of whatever reasons. From what you say, it may be because she felt she failed in securing an alliance with both yfir and imperium. However, I believe that we shouldn't be enemies simply because of that. The rest of us are not like her. I don't act on emotions more then my rational thinking, if anything, I think they must go hand in hand. While I doubt you may consider it, I offer a chance for us to wipe the slate clean. Perhaps start over, if not for her sake, then the sake for the rest of our packs. I would hate for a feud to break out over something petty."
Her gaze returned to him, heated with the embers of determination. Was she doing this for Arian's sake? No. She was thinking about the pack as a whole. They did nothing to deserve such a fate, and to carry the weight of the actions of one wolf was unfair. "While I doubt it will happen, I wish to try regardless. We can be valuable assets to one another when the need arises, you don't have to answer now. Just think about it. I wish to learn how to be a better fighter, to protect those that cannot protect themselves. If I've heard right, Imperium has quite the number of skilled warriors, do they not?" |
