learning experience

Theory was eyeing the pelt, thinking it might make a good lesson for the children of the pack. She wasn't sure how to preserve such things, but Brandr was an excellent crafter. He'd love something like this, and perhaps he could make her something in exchange for it, as long as he showed the pups his methods. They could have a healthy trade route if she could effectively bring down creatures like this. She'd have to speak to Twig and Corvus about it. Lost in her thoughts, Theo almost missed the stranger's name. She lifted her head and offered the empress a smile. Interesting title. New neighbors? They had been fairly isolated in the east for some time. The name seemed to ring a bell, but she couldn't quite place where it had come from. "It certainly is. It's always a better place when two leaders have the pleasure of meeting. Where have you taken up residence?" It was a fair assumption that they were new arrivals. Shaye would have told her if they had closer neighbors or she would have stumbled upon them herself. "Hmm... I might have trouble bringing this home on my own," she remarked casually. As she'd dealt the killing blow, it only seemed obvious that the spoils should go to the "winner." Their lands were close by. She could always call for Corvus if she needed help.