i look forward to our partnership

Avantika saw Mercury grimace as soon as she asked why he was now a part of the Hallows and not where he had been born and dipped her head to his short answer. "Of course." While she was curious of his origins, she understood only too well why he may not want to tell his whole life story to a near stranger. For any reason.

"No matter where you come from, Vanguard Mercury, I trust you will serve the Hallows well," she said, her head raised. "I only hope that I will be able to earn your respect." They could be good working together, she thought, and perhaps even friends eventually. Perhaps there would come other Vanguards in time, and she could work with them as well. Avantika was of course always proud of her pack and family, but she was excited now to see how they continued to grow. The Hallows was an ever-burning fire, which would never run out of that great kindling that was the hard work and faith of all of its members.

Surely, Mercury would be busy as well and so Avantika smiled slightly at him again. "I hope to see you around," she said, before turning to go away. She had pups to train!

"Speech"