Nao its your turn

Nao’s demeanor changed some on Kotori explaining who he was.  The more formal attentiveness was a good sign that the smaller wolf might fit well in Valta.  It was only one small detail but still an important one.  Since Kotori trusted Asla it would be a surprise if the wolf was overly foolish so, this was to be expected.              
                     
He was a warrior in the past, but now now?  The mention of political assassination was also of interest.  This wolf didn’t appear much older than Kotori but he didn’t recall any talk of anyone important being assassinated.  Did that mean he wasn’t initially from Boreas or had Kotori missed something important in the past?  It wasn’t impossible since Kotori had been rather focused on himself as a child.

There it was, since coming to ‘these lands’ the man had chosen to focus on hunting skills.  Well, if the man liked fishing he certainly was in a good place.  Fish was something plentiful on Valta land with all the waterways.  The horned wolf preferred fighting over all other skills but he wasn’t so foolish as to think a pack could operate when the only thing focused on was war.  If the man was good at fishing then let him improve that skill till he was the best fisher in Boreas.
                             
Kotori kept his expression formal, his body with that air of authority.  The wolf's last words were surprising a bit more.  Damn straight any wolf should submit to whatever Kotori said but he hadn’t questioned Nao listening to his orders.  
Kotori remained silent for several seconds, pondering Nao’s words.  “You and I shall go on a hunt together.  You’ll lead and I’ll take your instruction on how to back you up.  I want to see your skills.  As long as you are competent I’ll give you the rank Raita, a hunter.”  Factual words that offered little of his feelings about Nao yet.

He wasn’t done yet though, “Nao, I have no reason to doubt you will follow my orders.”  The tone had less formality to it, calm and assuring.  “I trust my sister, she wouldn’t let a troublemaker into Valta.  So long as you work hard, remain respectful, and show well amongst wolves in or out of the pack then I’ll be happy to have you as a member of Valta.”   Valta would likely remain well stocked on food with its good supply of hunters.  Even better he had some fighting skills.  Maybe Kotori would test that next.                                                                                                                                                                                                     
"Kotori Fatalis"