He had never thought so difficulty about something. There was no guarantee that he would be accepted here as well. As Quelt's paws settled to the outskirts of the territory. He shivered slightly, raising his head in a call for the alpha. The male sat down, lowering his head slightly as he tried to think through his skills. If he really had any. He didn't know how well he could fight with one good eye, honestly it hadn't crossed his mind. However he was sure he could learn eventually if that's what it meant. Taking in a deep breath, he would just see how this went. If he showed enough effort, he could certainly apply himself. Bright moon had been friendly enough and Epiphron had him thinking. Plus considering Riv had nudged him into this direction. Maybe it was here that he could actually make a difference for himself. "Talk"

ooc: Yep, totally did not see this thread before now. Sorry about that xD Leo lifted his head from his paws as he listened with curiosity to the howl that called for him. It wasn't a voice he recognized. A visitor perhaps? Or someone wishing to join? They hadn't had a new member in some time. He was quick to get to his paws and made his way toward the source of the howl. He never liked to keep others waiting when they needed him, no matter how he was feeling. The past few days had been hard after his and Svetlana's wedding anniversary. When others were around he made himself be is usual cheerful self, but when he was alone he felt himself slowly spiraling down. He had to shake that off as he trotted to meet their newest visitor, his welcoming smile firmly in place when the black-masked male came into view. "Hello there!" he called to him as he got closer, his tail wagging slowly behind him. His stance always carried the posture of an alpha these days no matter who he was talking to simply out of habit and now was no exception. He was far too friendly to keep from giving the man a happy grin though when he came to stop in front of him a couple of feet away. He saw the man's scars and could see that he could be blind in one eye, but that didn't phase him. With his personal worries firmly out of his head, he gave the man a small nod of his head and said, "I'm Leo Adravendi, the King of Fiori. Who might you be and how can I help you today?" "Talk" "You" Think

The moment he saw the alpha, he was reminded of Arian. He didn't know why but it was possibly the chat he had with Epiphron's fault. As he shifted a bit uncomfortably, unsure if this was the right thing to do. He was chipper, held himself like an alpha and yet Quelt was left blinking for a moment. "Quelt Rivers." he stated at first. Unsure how to exactly present himself, so basically maybe he should be honest. "To be honest, I'm hoping to live here. The skills I can offer? I'm not sure yet. I haven't fought since I lost my eye and I'm just not used to loner life. Recently I had a falling out with my wife - she happened to be Arian's sister... and I knew Arian. I recently talked with Bright Moon and your mother. So after that despite my anxieties with everything at the moment... I came here." he almost felt out of breath when he explained. He wasn't looking for pity either, and he wouldn't share the entire story. His tail flicked behind him, he didn't know how hard this would be. "I also have two children in Abaven - I'm not sure if they'd want to see me but I'd also like to be allowed to visit them sometimes. I can offer what I can to Fiori. Though it'll take a moment to find out where my skills lie." Quelt subconsciously looked towards the ground. Then back up at Leo, he took in a deep breath and sat down. Trying to relax himself, but his heart was pounding against his chest. This was stupid, well at least he thought he was. "Talk"

Leo took note of the scarred man's name as he introduced himself and listened quietly while he explained himself. Leo settled on his haunches while Quelt talked. He wasn't entirely surprised to hear that he had come with the interest in living in Fiori. Pretty much all of their visitors were either possible members or visitors from other packs. What did catch him off guard was when Arian came up in conversation. His ears twitched with surprise at her name. He thought about her often, but it wasn't a name he heard much anymore. Arian's sister? He assumed it was a sister from Arian's birth family rather than one from his own. He couldn't imagine that it would be one of his siblings, although stranger things had happened. When he mentioned wanting to have permission to go see his children in Abaven, he didn't have to think twice before he answered. "I wouldn't dream of forbidding you from seeing your children. I have no problem with you going to see them as long as Bass agrees. I can't speak for anything that happens on Abaven's lands. Your children are also free to visit here if they'd like." He'd give Quelt a reassuring smile, adding, "You can take your time figuring out what skills you would like to focus on. We have ranks for fighters, hunters, healers, and scholars here as well as higher ranks with more specialized jobs such as looking after our students or children if you ever feel like you might be interested in those. For the time being you can stay in the Commoner rank until you decide if that's agreeable to you." "Talk" "You" Think

He was a bit happy with how Leo took it. It let the male breath. Quiet honestly that's a little of what he needed. After being stuck in a whole for so long. It pained him a little to see how Arian's family was. Compared to his dream of having one and then it being completely ripped out from underneath him. "Bass already said I was free to visit from the borders when I went to see him." he reassured Leo as he smiled a little. Nodding his head. "I'll try every one until I find something that sticks. I promise I'll try not to stay in the commoner ranking for long." he would hate to put anyone down. He wanted to try and turn things around for the better. Though he was unsure if he could trust anyone easily anymore. He barely let down his wall with Bright Moon. Even that made him uneasy - but perhaps it wouldn't be too bad. "Talk"