Jack and Coke

To both his relief and dismay, she had also noticed the lack of interaction within the pack. And she agreed that a festival might help with that. He hoped so too. Otherwise he wasn't sure what he'd do. He didn't want to kick out those who sought a home here, but he also didn't want them to just stay for the sake of having a place to live without contribution. Other packs he had been in were always full of interaction, it was rare that he could go anywhere without ending up in a conversation with someone...but here? In his own pack? Quiet.

She didn't stop there, however. "perhaps we can open it up to other packs we are in alliances with? a show of strength and unity to them might preserve further bonds?" A thoughtful look crossed his features as he thought about it. The only pack they were likely allied with at the moment was Abaven...though they had a large number of members and he was familiar with most of them that it wasn't a bad idea at all. Perhaps they could even open it to some of the other packs he knew about, and start bonds with them to potentially secure new alliances as well. His focus, however, wouldn't just be for alliances. He wanted to get to know the other alphas and their members as well. Individuality of each member in a pack was just as important. And maybe a casual setting might help with that.

"I think that's a great idea, Heloise. Perhaps we'll hold the festival on neutral grounds if we do that. I don't particularly want to give anyone with hidden motives access to our lands, it would be too easy for them to scout the layout. I'd hate for us to get raided or sieged before we're prepared." While yes, he did want to make alliances and wished everyone had a good heart, there were always a few bad eggs and he wanted to take every precaution for the safety of his pack and his members.

"I slew a cougar recently," His ears perked with interest and surprise, crimson gaze following her own gaze to the fur that lined her den. He smiled and chuckled, "Well done, that's no easy feat. " Truly he was proud of her. It looked like she would make an excellent knight if not something better sooner than he anticipated. Not that he doubted her skills, but the killing of the cougar did well to show him that she was a capable fighter. She went on to say she had crafted a necklace from it and still had things to part with, even willing to craft things for the pack and offer them up as prizes. Well, she was full of ideas wasn't she? "You never cease to surprise me, you know. It's a wonderful idea, and if that's something you wish to do then yes, I don't see why not. Perhaps we can also see about making a grand prize or something as well." Maybe some armor similar to his own or something along those lines. There was still plenty of planning to do after all, he'd have plenty of time to think about it.