A boy approached, marked distinctively by a cross on his shoulder, and the viking woman studied him as he came closer. He moved boldly and with confidence, showing no uncertainty by the appearance of a stranger at the border, but no aggression either. He introduced himself as Crucifix, alpha of this land, and Katja inclined her head in solemn greeting. "Crucifix of Covari, I am Katja, regent of the pack Ebony. Peacefully I come, to speak of the relations between our packs. What doings should Ebony expect of Covari, alpha Crucifix? Aggression, or peace?" Blunt as always, what Katja called diplomacy others might call just not killing people. Her ways were harsh and straightforward, but her stance non-aggressive, her expression cool and calm.
