barking up a different tree

He was not kept waiting long before the other alpha approached. He studied him as he did, and it was intriguing how alile and how different they were. Both tall, red-eyed males, though the other had a couple inches and some weight on him. Both flanked by young companions. Both held themselves as warriors. But where Eligos was still quite young for his rank, the other was almost too old to still be holding his. Where Eligos was dark, the other was pale. It was... interesting.

At the other male's greeting, Eligos inclined his own head. "I am Eligos, alpha of Aerie. We have only recently moved northwards from Auster. I felt it prudent to introduce myself and my pack to the packs here, and to invite you to join us at our trade fair at the close of winter."