There was something like peace that had settled over his pack as they welcomed in the new summer season. It might have been warm, incredibly so on the Prairie, but the fact it was his, the fact it was theirs, made it more tolerable. And at least there was the heavily vegetated Gulley to make up for the openness of the plain that received the brunt of the summer sun. The Gulley had all the shade and cool spots, even water for them to cool off in when needed, and even when it became stuffy it was still bearable. And more importantly they were starting to act and feel more like a cohesive group. Spring had brought about renewal; summer he hoped would offer growth.
Only it seemed the growth was happening in a way different than he anticipated. Naturally he was cautious when he heard the howl at the top of the Fern Gulley, requesting his presence. Rune stared over his shoulder up the rise through a furrowed brow and a look that was somewhat skeptical. They had gone quite some time without any visitors - or at least unwanted ones since Amarant and Colten had been more than free to return at will - and he knew this voice belonged to no one he knew. Was it someone seeking to join? Or just a curious passerby?
He heaved a sigh and began the hurried trek up to the edge of the pack's territory, the seemingly impassable vegetation opening up for him as he knew the terrain too well to be tripped up or tricked by it. Rune did not consider how long he was taking but still kept a direct course until the ground leveled and the greens opened up, leaving him staring at a giant among wolves. The man was incredibly tall, burly to match, and possessed a coat that was surprisingly blue. And - points for him - he was clearly on his side of the boundary. As was his custom when dealing with strangers on his border, Rune stood straight and authoritative, head and tail up and his bearing clearly that of an alpha. "Why have you called me?" he asked, not bothering with any pleasantries or introductions. It was obvious who Rune was; he was more concerned about this stranger standing on the edge of his home.
