Try it if it feels right

Instinctively, she drew closer to Riva, seeking comfort in her physical presence as the leader of her pack approached. She could not help but stiffen as a sense of unease washed over her, reminded constantly of the wolves that had slaughtered her family by the dark cloak these strange wolves wore. After meeting the young healer, however, Muses could be certain that not all black furred wolves would mean her harm, so she tried to be receptive, mirroring his curiosity as she shyly seized him up.

He dwarfed Riva significantly, and even made Muses feel petite. His imposing, but otherwise streamlined form reminded her of her father, or perhaps her eldest brother for they were closer in age, but his steel blue eyes were far kinder, despite their stormy hue. It was enough to prompt the ivory furred female to present a shy smile of her own. With a polite, and surprisingly proud dip of her muzzle, she introduced herself. "My name is Muses, Sir." Saying her new name still seemed to stun her, but she was quick to recover, humbly lowering her head once more. Automatically addressing Branch as her dominant came naturally to her; respect with a touch of fear of the stronger sex was all but beaten into her. She had been clever enough to avoid such things, and hoped she could continue to make the right choices.

"I have no home to return to, no family left alive, but I believe there is much I can learn from your pack." If she needed to be armed with the knowledge to survive and overcome adversary, Kesali had to be the place to learn with, if they were all as ambitious and knowledgeable as Riva.