Or maybe it is [joining]

He lead her to a desolate place, it reminded her partly that of a desert but as well that of a grassland. A fitting place for keeping those within the pack on their toes, for remaining strong in these conditions was no easy feat. Alas such was pushed aside as the ashen women kept her pace with the much lighter male at her side; their pelts mingled and tickled one another as he lead her forth seemingly attached to his side. Their meeting had been an interesting one, they had fought and bonded some. It was something to be worked on but there was little doubt their loyalties laid with one another.

Pausing as the male came to a halt, that tongue would once more lick Rentaro upon the right cheek as he looked at her; she was ready. There was nothing more to say; her gaze forward as she waited to see who this Alphess was and if the women seemed as strong as Rentaro made her out to be.