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It was a curious thing, the sort most wolves would not ignore. But should they? If things were to deteriorate as they had last year, then in hindsight many would wish they had looked the other way and kept in their own lane. But for now it was too early to say, too little to go on, with the concrete truths so far out of reach. And what would they all do when the truth was found? Would it be worth the evitable cost? Hattori frowned so fierce his facial muscles ached a little.

"Then be mindful where that curiosity takes you. It is no longer just your welfare on the line. Those of Ethyria depend on you. "Kuroki included. A strange thought really, one Hattori decided to not linger upon for too long.  "If you require a rest before returning to Boreas then the Bay is open to you." A polite enough but aloof offer, the sort he extended but did not expect to be accepted.