Walk | Talk | Think
Almost, almost, Rune smirked back. What had started off as a stressful search on a mission that he had convinced himself would be fruitless had become a rather pleasant conversation with a young stranger who he was beginning to like and respect more by the second. And what was more, he was actually wishing to take this young stranger back home with him to give him a place within Secretua, to give him a purpose there amidst his own family with the hopes that he might not only assist them but also learn to feel a part of them too. His good fortune was enough to lift the burly grey male's spirits, to just nearly let him lose his hold on the mostly stoic and serious look he seemed to carry more often than not, and just a little he wished he had to let the kid know he appreciated his straightforward honesty. It really was refreshing.
And just like that, everything was basically settled. The yearling was on his feet, staring his way, seeking not only direction in a physical means but in the task he would find himself labeled as once he arrived back in Secretua. He really meant it then, when he said he would do whatever was needed of him without question and in a satisfactory manner. But where did they need the most help? Warja had already made her preference apparent in learning about the plants that covered the Gulley, Eirik was patient enough with Keiki to assist her on patrols, and though Maia seemed capable he knew her two children were the focus of her attention, just as his own were at their age.
It was all clear then, and with a decisive nod he answered Australis, "Hunter. That's what we're lacking right now. If you're okay with that I can lead you there?" He moved slightly in the direction Secretua awaited them in, offering with the gesture to lead if the boy was ready to follow. He doubted there would be any hesitation from the way Australis had so far shown his desire for a task and purpose, but he waited all the same, letting it sink in for both of them that Secretua now had a new resident, a new hunter, to help them and join the family that waited there.
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