When the storm just beats you down

The dark, silvery-gray male noticed that the younger boy seemed tense, his fur bristling in response to Exodus calling out to him. He wondered why. What could set the boy on edge so much? He didn't know of any other pack mates that reacted in such a way. However, he saw the boy shake himself off as though to calm himself, smoothing out his prickly fur before replying to him. "Chasm, fellow pack mate." He dipped his head to Chasm when he heard the words come forth. So, they were pack mates after all. He was glad to finally get a chance to meet someone, especially someone new. "Nice to meet you, Chasm," he said, his deep voice coming out cheerfully, "I'm Exodus Ancora. Are you new around here?" His tail waved back and forth, wondering what he would learn about this boy today, and if he'd make a friend. He'd really never spent a lot of time with anyone other than his immediate family. It'd be nice to get to know someone else -
maybe they could continue to explore the moor together. He knew he'd like that better, since he was somewhat nervous about being in this place on his own.