Dark Horizons [event thread]

Walk | Talk | Think

Eirik saw his father glance away before answering, sensing more than understanding that there was more to his simple statement than what he let on. A little puzzled, the tall, pale grey boy glanced away from his father and tried to follow his line of sight, noting Amar but still unable to put the pieces together. Was it his cousin? He looked at the spotted boy a little more closely, realizing then the look of worry that he expressed. It did not seem like he was taking the storm talk very well, though Eirik could understand. It was hardly a momentous occasion. Offering whatever comfort he could to the younger wolf, the rosy-eyed boy smiled, even wagged his tail, to try and lighten his cousin's mood.

Of those not present, he really had only been expecting his aunt to possibly show up next, but when he noticed someone coming in to join the meeting he realized very quickly that it was definitely not the darkly colored, green-eyed woman. His gaze was quickly drawn to the large, tan-faced wolf, surprised to note that he actually knew who this was. And as soon as he put it all together his gaze sought out his sister, wondering if she had possibly failed to mention to their parents that her friend was going to be coming by for a visit. And, almost as an afterthought, he felt the corner of his mouth pull up a little into a slight smirk. From the look on their dad's face, he was sure this was going to be a bit awkward, and he was really glad not to be a part of it.

As his gaze traveled back to the male, intent on offering him a "Sorry, buddy," sort of look, he caught movement within the woods on his other side, something pale and ghosting and fleeting as it disappeared behind a bit of the forest. Immediately Eirik's rosy gaze narrowed as he craned his neck to stare, suddenly nervous as he waited to see if whatever he had seen would make another appearance. When nothing happened, he felt the strong inclination to go investigate but hesitated. What if it was nothing? But then...what if it was something? What if someone was here, hiding out from the rain even though it was claimed territory and therefore not the kind of place you should be crossing into?

Daring to risk it, Eirik stepped away from Keiki's side and drifted quietly off and around Kismet to where he had seen the unidentified movement. The loud call of his father briefly made him flinch, but it only managed to make his dark paws carry him away faster. If he managed to uncover something, or someone, who was not supposed to be here it would all be worth it. His steps grew quieter, more creeping, the closer he got, and eventually stopped in surprise. There actually was someone here! "Hey!" he stated with as much sternness as he could muster, trying to imitate his dad, "You're trespas-" The words died on the tip of his tongue as he spoke them, at last realizing with surprise who it was that he had found. "Saga?"