Explosive

Elias could feel the hackles around his shoulders prickle under her attentive eye as she sized him up, though he did his best to keep his temper.. for now. He listened to her explanation and declaration that she was the alpha of their neighboring pack and he did what he could to relax his features and greet her with a.. friendlier tone and expression, though it was quite obviously hard for him.

He took a moment to think, and during that moment his son arrived at his side. He was beginning to grow quite fond of his presence around the packlands, as Merit's face seemed to be one he was noticing more and more. He felt calmer in the company of his son and it did wonders to ease his mind. He lifted his skull and greeted this woman with as much kindness as the brute could offer to an outsider that he did not know. "You are not interrupting, come." He motioned his nose to his side, allowing Merit to stand with him.

"These mountains are now under reign of Ruina, and yes. I am Elias Praetor, Apollyon and alpha here. I have been curious about your pack as well. I stayed away from your borders, but I must say they seem rather.. old, and strong. How long have you been on these lands?"