Safe Return

*Bass* · 12-02-2016, 04:24 PM

Her muzzle pushed its way into his coat as he embraced her, a heavy sigh leaving his lips. It had been too long, but that didn't stop the anger that entered his face as he pulled away. Lillie started to explain what had happened, and muted horror took over his face. Why the hell would she even think to go after a moose calf on her own? The mother was never very far off and they were relentless when it came to protecting their young. But he stayed silent, glancing over his shoulder briefly at his son before looking back to the scarred woman. He didn't miss her looks in his direction too, but he would not force Lark to come any closer. If he wanted to listen from a distance then he could, he was allowed all the space that he needed. Vali quickly took over the story, obviously she hadn't told her the full extent of her injuries. After it all he let out a tired sigh, falling back to his rump with a solid thud. She could have sent someone to tell him, anyone really. "I was looking all over for you two, why didn't you tell anyone where you were going?" he asked, a crack sounding in his vocals evidence of the pain he felt at both of them vanishing. He had really thought the worst after all this time had passed, and apparently he wasn't far off. But who was he to push them away when they clearly weren't at fault here? Sure there were things that they could have done differently, like telling anyone that they had a trip going on, but instead they had kept to themselves and nearly made him sick. After all he had told Vali, he hadn't thought that his friend would just walk away. Then again, he didn't think that of his mate either. Sighing, he peeked back at Lark once more before facing the two females. "You are welcomed back to Abaven, but you have to start from the bottom. Both of you will be the lowest tier in your respective ranks, if you wish to stay a healer and an officer. You should have told me or anyone else where you were going. Lillie you should have known better than to go after a moose calf, I thought you were smarter than that," his golden eyes looked between the two, his face falling as he shook his head back and forth. Perhaps he was being harsh, but nevertheless it was a mistake that both wolves needed to learn from. He honestly thought about sticking them back as apprentices, but they didn't exactly have enough wolves for that right now. Licking his lips, he blew out a short huff as he rose to his paws. "Vali, we've had a few new healers in the pack. Storm has taken over and has been holding meetings, you are to answer to her for right now. She's blind and still new to these territories. Lilliana, a new officer has entered our ranks. You are to show Asha the ropes on what is to be expected, to be overseen by Finch. Have I made myself clear?" Bass held an authoritative tone in his voice, but he was betraying how tired he really felt. How relieved he was that they were in one piece.

Bass leaned forward to nuzzle Vali again, aiming for her cheek as he once more looked between them. A hint of a smile broke up his somber features, but nothing else about him relaxed. "I'm glad to see you both alive and well, but you'll be under probation for the next season. Once spring rolls around we will talk about you getting your higher tiered positions back."

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