a sea among oceans

When the alpha arrived, Mal swept his glance over him, tail lowering to an appropriate height. Aye, Valentine definitely was the epitome of strong; he towered over Mal by a full head, had the voice of a clap of thunder, and held the strength of someone who had known fighting before. "Greetings," he replied quietly, his tone about the opposite of Valentine's. "I thank you, Valentine. I am Malvarys Aeryn. I do wish to join." Okay, maybe his words were a bit... too formal in response to this leader; he had a feeling that the alpha wasn't one for fancy-talk. Eh, too late now - he'd rectify it next time.