hide and seek

It was clear that nothing, in relation to Circe, would come of the trip. But, finding his daughter was honestly wonderful. As Acere continued to speak Hannibal couldn't help but to glance down at Recluse every now and again. The feeling was hard to explain. There was a mix of sorrow due to his failed attempt at finding Circe but there was also joy due to happening upon Recluse. Though, the thoughts of the headcount of missing Klein pups raising caused him to level out slightly. Now only Mordecai was missing from his first litter, but potentially a few more of his blood were now gone..

Acere thanked Hannibal but then led into another question. The alpha took a moment to think on what the opposing male asked. It was just Hannibal looking for Circe since he had contained the issue. He had specific reasons for not sending out search parties that he would not relay to Acere. They didn't have a group of capable Wolves to send out in the wilds searching for Circe when they had three new litters already in Ashen. With so many pups and a shortage on fighters they couldn't afford to weaken their defenses. So, Hannibal sacrificed his own time to do the job himself. But, after the trip up north he'd need to hurry home with Recluse to see to Dutch and Belle. "I have others helping, but it is just I who came north. It would feel wrong to send multiple Wolves so far from Ashen with no evidence that Circe came this way." A pause. "I do thank you for your help, Acere."

Hannibal shifted slightly as Acere responded to the other situation at hand. Taking Recluse back home. A relief spread through the albino as he heard the other alpha's response. Thankfully, he was going travel back to Ashen not so empty pawed. He couldn't stop thinking about the joy in Banshee's eyes once they were reunited. A smile now spread across Hannibal's lips as he leaned down to nuzzle his daughter gently. Though, as he came back up the male nodded. "Your kindness will not be forgotten." A brief pause. "Which brings me to another topic. - While I am already here I figured we could discuss the relationship between our packs. Obviously we know little of one another but there are always options of trade deals and probationary peace treaties as we get a feel for things." Hannibal didn't hesitate when getting to the point. He was not a northen Wolf and didn't really enjoy the current weather. Also, he really wanted to get Recluse home.