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It was finally time, he felt it strong within his heart. He felt like his great grandmothers were guiding him, pushing him. Though he only had his sister by his side (unaware that his brother was here also) he felt it was time to raise his pack from the dirt and bring it to life. He had at least one pack that he had spoken to already and Shaye seemed more then happy for an alliance. He had begun early in the morning heading towards the battlefield. His plans were simple to call those seeking a home, seeking a pack. He would tell them of his pack and hopefully find the souls that would fit. He was optimistic and he was filled with hope. He would honor his family and create a place that his family could join him if they would want to settle. He knew it may be far stretched thinking, but he still hoped that his family would join him. He didn't rush his travel even though his nerves wanted him to. He wanted to run to the place and get his call over with, but he had to take time to think over what he would say. What questions other would ask of him. He did have to prove that his pack would be a desirable home. He had to be prepared, yet not stiff enough to turn others away. His smile grew as he eased his mind trying to focus on getting there and making his call. Focusing on happier thoughts and memories to help calm his nerves. When he finally reached the battlefield he took a moment to look around at the barren land, a land that looked like it lacked any life. Here he would hopefully find others. Pushing on he headed deep into the middle of the battlefield, finding a rather flat spot. Lifting his head a deep calling howl bellowed from his deep chest. Calling fourth any loners looking for a home, anyone interested in joining a pack. Calling anyone nearby and anyone a distance away. He howled until he was out of breath and lowered his head, huffing and looking around. Remaining alert as he waited to see if any would come, would answer his call. |
Her parents and siblings had disappeared… she couldn’t recall how long ago that was now. She waited for them to come home. Waited and waited… but they didn’t come back. Eventually waiting became too hard… she was growing thin. She didn’t know how to properly hunt and any meals she came across were by chance. Generally game that something that someone else had hunted and left unattended.
Eventually Noe had wandered away from the East, mostly on the hunt for food or someone that might be able to help her. The girl’s blue eyes did not show fear, however. She wasn’t afraid… she was sure help would come eventually. She just had to keep holding on until then.
A howl, unfamiliar, rose into the air. Noemí didn’t know anything about packs… but the hope of meeting someone else had her heart racing excitedly in her chest. Paws hit the barren terrain below her hard as she raced towards the owner of the call.
...and who she found was big.
Bigger than her daddy, even. Noe’s eyes widened a little but she approached with a smile on her face. Her tail wagged behind her about a mile per minute and the girl happily greeted the stranger.
“Hiya mister! Are you looking for friends?” His howl had been calling for others, right? So he had to be!
She had been feeling trepidation over the coming winter. The last had been terrible, leaving her feeling weak from chills, and her herb stash unstocked for the assist she was duty bound to offer to others. Ss the call washed over her, she found herself wondering 'could there be another way'
She wouldn't jump all in of course. She had grown up as a line wolf, and her mentor had harshly struck home the lesson of living alone. She would be going against that, and it would be a long journey before she felt wholly comfortable with the idea.
And yet.. she did not have to live her life to the old healers whims. Whatever her reservations had been about Riva, they where her own.
She had dedicated her life to healing, and there was a chance that she could do that better within a pack. She was willing to give it a go. Her paws had begun the journey of following the howl, even before her mind had been made up. She increased her pace now, bounding across the earth in a comfortable run. The wind rushed through her coat, and set her blue ribbon fluttering.
She slowed as she approached him, and she would see that she was the only one to answer him. She stood politely to the side, and waited for the other to acknowledge her. Once he did, she would take a step forward. "I am Riva Nightingale. I have dedicated my life to the healing of others. I am interested in joining your pack, but before I can confidently do so, there are a couple things I need to know. Would you ever demand of me that I can not heal another? Would you prioritize the health of higher ranking members over others?" This was her first and foremost question, and she asked with caution in her eyes.
He was a wanderer now a days anyway. He was also a loner when it came to social situations as well. Though he enjoyed his time as much as possible. For food he was honestly able to hunt some stuff, mostly small game, by using the trees and his unusual coloring as a perfect camouflage. He moved in the direction a howl came from, unsure of what compelled him to do so but towards it nonetheless. Wasn't like he was scared of anything anyway. In fact he figured nothing else he could just see what the howl was about then if he didnt like it slink off.
Though when he approached from behind and downwind from a familiar looking pelt all thoughts of trying to leave left him. No instead he dropped to the ground in a much practiced and perfected crouch. His paws then fell silent as he stalked closer to her. His ears pressed and everything screamed predator about him in the moment. Then with a flourish after he reached a short distance of two meters away he leaped, not even aiming for the girl but for directly beside her. "Surprise Noemi!" he ignored the other two that lingered here for the moment in favor of giving his sister a huge smirk. He always did like surprising and scaring others, though he didn't do it to be mean or anything.
After a few moments then he turned his face to look at the other two canines here. Noemi had already asked the important question so he just sat and aimed to lean against his much bigger sister. His ears were perked as he waited for his sister's questions to be answered, he knew he wouldn't be accepted into any packs though so he didnt ask or butt in. He did however have an interest in learning about the area packs.
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