Leave It Up To Fate

Just as Artorias had picked up on, Briar also noticed the mention of the woman's family being from the north and the fallen clan she mentioned. It wasn't often that a pack fell and another one was created so the word of what had gone on there had spread quickly. Her father had been at the challenge so she had heard from him when he returned, but of course she didn't know the finer details about the former pack itself. It was so far in the past now that it didn't really matter to her either way. A sympathetic frown pulled at her lips at the news of the passing of Claire's family though and she nodded in agreement when Artorias gave his condolences. Claire's question about what one would need to do to leave their pack if they wished to was indeed a good one since she knew the possessiveness of ones alpha varied greatly from pack to pack. Artorias' explanation of things continued to speak to the friendly, open nature of their castle dwelling pack and it was something that she was proud to represent. It felt fair and honest and didn't belittle anyone simply because their strengths were not in the prowess of battle.

When Artorias turned his attention to her as they all walked together along the ocean facing cliff, she gave him an equally loving smile in return before turning her attention to the pair, considering what she could impart to them from her experience. "I will say that The Hallows is definitely a far more open and collaborative pack than I've experienced from other packs," she told him thoughtfully. "The way we live here is more relaxed, but everyone still pulls their own weight... Except most of the wolves here want to help instead of feeling like it's required of them." She hoped they would understand the difference and she thought that they would from the sound of the pack experience they had gone through before. "Some wolves like the more structured, rigorous life style so if that is what you're looking for this might not be the best fit, but... If you're wanting somewhere to feel like family then this is where you want to be."

"Briar Carpathius"