A Change in the Wind

Deteste's heart and affect warmed as the conversation turned to his home, the Lover's Mangrove. He could speak a novel of the mangroves and he was especially excited to see them in spring for he was not sure what changes would come in such a tropical place. When I joined the Ludicael I had never seen anything like the mangroves in my life. It was a great change but I would not be happier in any other place. And it would be wonderful to have your company Cormalin. Deteste could not solidly describe why he had taken such a quick liking to the man before him but he sincerely hoped that he would visit and with the new alliance between the packs there was certain to be an event where they would meet again.


He smiled, chuckling deeply at Cormalin's joke. He was unsure how close they were in age but as of now Deteste was still able to catch small game. It was strange to know that, in time, age would wither his strength. He preferred not to think of it now and turned to Meili who had pulled the subject back to pack business. Deteste's teeth were pulled beneath his lips as his smile softened. He paused to clear his throat before he spoke again. It will be new and you will be challenged Meili. I have been there. It will come naturally and in time you will be a confident part of Valhalla. I could not recommend a better place to be. his timbre was earnest and he turned to Cormalin to offer him a subtle wink. Unfolding his haunches as he did so. He would leave the two to their business, it had not been his intention to walk in on such a thing but he was grateful to have met part of Valhalla's leadership and he was hopeful to have more interactions in the future.


If you will excuse me, I have pressing business to attend to., he spoke, beginning to turn southward of their location, Cormalin. I hold you to your offer. He nodded towards the beta, a bow of goodbye before turning his back and walking into the distance.

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