Walkabout

Despite having the tendency to come across as a bit awkward, deep down Corvus was quite friendly - though he tended to be fairly cautious and guarded still, cynical enough that he couldn't trust anyone's intentions fully for a long while after meeting them. But that didn't stop him from engaging in conversation and generally being a decent guy to those he met. "My pack's a friendly one," he explained without hesitating. He was confident in Abaven's ability to protect their own, but likewise he knew they wouldn't ever turn away someone in need unless they gave them a reason to. Abaven was a place to grow and begin anew, wasn't it? It certainly felt that way anyway. "If you ever need anything you will not be turned away at our borders." Maybe that was a big promise but he knew it was true. Abaven didn't turn away those in need, and for those who would pull their own weight it was a good place to settle down and truly begin to live. Corvus couldn't imagine life anywhere else, family aside.

"It's good to meet you, Avella." She'd mentioned she was new here; good to know. "Since you're new around here, I'd personally avoid... that mountain," he swiveled around slowly, gesturing to Mount Volkan in the distance. Dormant now, it almost looked pretty standing tall in the distance, but Corvus knew the truth behind its facade. It was a dangerous thing and he'd be damned if he ever went near it again. Well, at least any closer than they currently were. No doubt another eruption would devastate Abaven beyond belief but these lands were their home. and he couldn't imagine living in fear of the volcano for the rest of their days.

Avella asked about his pack and Corvus had to pause. "We're a big family. Not just blood family, but chosen family too," he explained. Really describing his pack was a difficult feat, considering he knew nothing else. He knew his cousin was a fair, kind leader - not one without faults, but were any of them perfect? "We really just encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves, and take care of each other. We've been through a lot but we always come out stronger, you know?" He flashed her a cheesy grin, not sure she'd really have any clue the depth of what he meant, but it was true. Abaven was just... home to him.