Run Run Northwind, Wake My Flesh, Flow Through My Bones [Corbie]

Eldi took a moment, seeming to gather his thoughts into words as they stood there together, before he spoke. His words brought a pang of sadness to the alpha's chest - he had joined in the hopes of rest, a place of peace to spend his final days in, but it seemed the warrior spirit in him wasn't content with the life he'd thought he'd wanted. She couldn't blame him for that. She was almost more sad simply that she hadn't had the time to really get to know the elder wolf, that this parting was only as passing acquaintances and not old friends. She felt she'd failed Eldi in that - a distant alpha, not the family she'd made this pack hoping to create. It was a sharp reminder.

She breathed out a quiet breath, and ventured a smile in reassurance. "I understand, Eldi. I won't stand in the way of what you feel is right, though I wish we'd had more time. Our borders will always be open to you, if you ever need us. I hope you find what you're looking for along the way."