Leave It All Behind

The female had followed Shadow quietly to packlands, her gaze thoughtful and mind a bit distant as she thought back to her quiet little home. She’d already come a long way, meeting only one pack wolf and a couple of loners passing through the lands other than Shadow. Maria was endlessly grateful for the company of her mate. It felt a little strange, calling him that, yet... She couldn’t help but smile. Shadow was a wonderful wolf, and she would never let anyone tell her otherwise. He had a heart, although a bit of a tragic and troubled past, and she was here to help mend the pieces of it that were broken.

Maria’s ears perked as a strange approached them. The moment her oceanic blue eyes focused on the stranger though they grew wide with wonder. The woman was absolutely huge! Maria found her breath caught in her throat, feeling dwarfed in the company of the woman who towered over Shadow even! She found herself tongue tied for a long moment, until the other woman introduced herself. Zephyra Agatsuma. The name seemed to suit the woman, exotic in both her size and the beautiful colors that marked her body. Black and green...

“I uhh... I’m Maria.” Her voice was a bit quiet, though when she spoke again it was with a bit more confidence. “I... I’ve never joined a pack before but... I’ve heard from my father that the leaders look for what skills a wolf can bring them. I’m no expert in any skill, but I’m learning herblore and healing and I can hunt decently well!” Maria offered a little smile. “I’m not much of a fighter, however I’m more than willing to try and improve for the sake of earning my keep.”