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Corbie gave it a moment's thought, and nodded to the other alpha. "That is fair," she said to him, unknowingly echoing his own thought. "I would be honored to attend your festival in that manner, and I can certainly respect your desire for privacy and self sufficiency." That was not politeness, or flattery, but the simple truth - she did respect that viewpoint. It had been one that her mentor had shared with him, and she had spent most of her formative years with Tornach, and had known his ways well. It had only been recently that she had strayed off that path herself, when she had chosen to build Avalon. "You and yours are always welcome at Avalon's festivals as well, though you are of course never obliged to attend," she added, thinking as she did that he might be someone she would feel comfortable inviting him to the Remembrance vigil, though it was usually not something outsiders would be invited to. Despite having only just met him, he reminded her so much of Tornach that she could help but feel drawn to him in that way. Colder than Tornach had been, more like he'd been when he had first found her after he'd lost his own mate, before he had warmed to her. "Some of our festivals are intended to be large, public affairs, but there are a few smaller a year that your people might be more comfortable with, if they do not care for crowds." She did not push further, though, leaving it at that. Feeling that it was perhaps best to leave sooner rather than later, to avoid overstaying her welcome with the reserved male, she added, "I am glad to have learned of your pack from you, Hattori. I should be getting on the trail now, but I am very pleased to have made your acquaintance." She dipped her head in a brief, respectful gesture.