It was finally time to expand into the canyon and the cliffs next door, and while many might not be so thrilled with her choice, it was only a matter of time before they would understand. If anything, perhaps it would be today. Today was going to be spent scouting the cliffs and chasing out anyone that didn't belong, setting the borders, and making plans for what each cave would be used for. She had ideas of course, but she was interested in hearing the others as well.

At the mouth of the canyon, Widow tilted her head back and called for the wolves wanting to scout out and formally claim the canyon. She had faith that a few in particular would join, but since this wasn't a mandatory event, she wasn't even certain that Mae or Reaper would attend. Anyone would do honestly, and although she could probably do it alone, involving her pack was important. This was their home, too.

"Speech!"

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he heard the call of wife- beckoning his attention and presence. stopping his current project, he went swiftly to find her down by the bent canyon. it smelt foreign and it made him on edge- eyes vigilant over widow as he trotted heavily above the terrain. closing their distance, he spoke with a stoic face, ears alert as he paused near her side. "Are we taking it over, Widow?" he asked, eyes scanning over her towards the horizon. it was large with a river flowing through. "Why does it remind me of insomnia?" he chuckled, missing it. his binary eyes went back to widow, loyalty in the voids of his pupils. healed by now, from her doing. and their relationship that much stronger. "What do you need from me, Queen of hell?" he stood tall and dutiful. supportive of his wife, and pack. hoping to see others appear, he made mental note to check in with everyone. slack had to be picked up more & recruiting needed to happen. he'd bring up his intentions and ideas for it at a later time.

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Excitement soared threw Mae like no other. With that of a new claimed land that she had to also help secure within reason. Ears perked as Widow called out to the others of Hellborn. Mae wasn't far away so made for easy travel, ears swiveled as she continued threw the woods and then came out slowly from the opening which made Bent Canyon. Tail falling still behind her. Now Bent Canyon worried Mae slightly, but it wouldn't be enough to fog her judgement on the Alphas decisions. No, it'd be enough to drive her to help provide with the pack.

Emerging from the woods she looked towards Widow and the brute that joined before she had. "Anything you wish of me?" Sure she ignored the masculine for a moment as her question was directed straight to Widow although he had held power within the pack. But a respectful dip of her cranium is offered. Her eyes scanning once more against the new terrain, the rocks that made steep walls. Luck enough Mae wasn't to fearful of heights if needed.

"Speech!"

Reaper followed Mae's scent when he heard the Alpha of Hellborn call. Moloch flew high above the sky and the two entered the canyon, not far behind Mae. He would follow her scent, head low as he tracked her through the winding rocky terrain. When he raised his head, not far in the distance did he see the small gathering of lack members. He approached, dipping his head and crown in respect to the Queen and the brute nearby. Then he offered a dip of his head to Mae respectfully, nudging her shoulder with his nose. His seagreen eyes focused from her to the Queen. "You summoned? Is there anything I can be of service of?" He asked the Queen curiously, tilting his white head slightly.

She waited for a few moments and soon Erebos broke through the trees and not long after, Mae and Reaper. Four would be plenty, though she had hoped her children would join. They needed experience, especially if one of them was going to take over for her. It was no matter though, perhaps they didn't have her ambition and that was okay. She wouldn't fault them for that, but she needed an heir. Maybe her next litter would produce one, if she were lucky.

Erebos was always so serious- she had wanted to greet him with a bit of affection but he was quick to ask if they would be taking it over. She could only smile and nod to his first question as he asked the second. Looking around, she also wondered what reminded him of Insomnia. While she missed their prior home she also wanted to be reminded of it, maybe he could enlighten her? She would ask, but later. Mae and Reaper weren't too far behind, and soon everyone was asking her what she wanted of them. Mae had been here with her prior, she knew the reason, so she spoke mostly to Reaper and Erebos now.

"This place- the Bent Canyon, will be an addition to our home. The cliffs have caves and tunnels, perfect for storage or even dens. However, while we claim this place today while other, more appropriate territories surround us, is not solely for what the Canyon has to offer, but what is beyond it. There is a large island with a structure that is our end goal. But for now, we can fish here and we can store things here. Keeping everything in one territory will not be useful when we are raided, we will want our food and wares spread out, so that not everything may be taken," she said, looking between Erebos and Reaper mostly before continuing.

"Reaper and Mae, I would like you both to scout the tunnels and caves. Make sure anything living in there is chased out, and if you find anything useful, sort it into one place. Erebos and I will make the borders strong, then we will meet you in the tunnels to see what you've found," she said with a nod, rising to stand now that the jobs had been assigned. "If you run into trouble, call and we will come. Any questions?"

"Speech!"

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her ambitions never slept-, for every day she seemed to secure her spot even where none gathered to watch. he paid it no mind, knowing what widow was capable of regardless. he would defend it any day, present before all her superficial supporters rallied her on in the end. and to where had the other husbands gone to? not here with her on this important day? his eyes narrowed with the unforgiving thought, grudging against the other men in her club-, intending to boot them out of her favor later. he was possessive in this way, over widow. widow left impressions and took without permission, leading herself & her pack here to the canyons. an expansion for them all then. widow seemed to adore treacherous landscapes. dark, foggy, high up in the air- it didn't matter. but he gauged her interests, learning she went for what others hadn't. she was left with no hassles this way. intelligent witch. and as she opened her mouth, it only solidified his silent, admirable conclusions of her. "No questions here. I'm setting off." he began to step away, taking his usual initiative but for a brief moment he'd paused to turn back, binary eyes locking in on his wife. "And you call me if you run into any issues." he sent a nod, assuring her in his own way. turning back, he continued on his path. first he'd come the way they all came- marking the most obvious areas before coming to circle back around. he missed nothing- his thicker musk bleeding into the arid terrains abundantly. his urine a stark contrast against what it use to be; a barren scene no longer thanks to his distinctive masculine cologne. his coat heavy with widow's own perfume as he laid down the careful placements of their new borders. his task would be done to completion before he'd come back to his queen.

To say Mae was eager to help Widow and the pack survive and grow larger was a understatment. As Widow the first lady had spoken to Reaper and herself she nodded. Giving a glance towards Reaper a smile placed for a brief moment. It was her time to show that she was worth keeping although doubts of Widow not wanting Mae part of the pack was not the problem. She was worried that others would not find her useful to them all. And honestly, that was scarey for the young woman.

As Widow finished Mae would begin her scouting and making sure that the tunnels and caverns were safe, knowing that she would be able to handle her own if anything came up. Although Mae had hoped that nothing would, but you honestly never know do you? A soft chuckle as eyes turned to Reaper. "You get that side and I'll do this side? It'll help it go by faster." It was true, as she set off. What seemed like hours had passed by as she found some small things that wouldn't be really useful for the pack, and a few furs for bedding that would help those that were making dens. Although the musty smell would fade if aired out.

On her way back towards the others, the scent of another caught her attention. It wasn't a wolf, but a few smaller coyotes that looked to Mae curiously, as the lady flashed them her canines and gave a quick deep warning growl.

"Mae"

Reaper would be quiet as the Queen of Hell spoke and gave her instructions. When she was finished, he would nod to show he was listening. "As you wish." He replied with a slight respectful bow of his front half of his body. He would then turn to Mae, who was already on her way towards the tunnel. A few gallops later, he was caught up to her. He gave her a nudge with his pink nose. "I'll send Moloch with you." He told her reassuringly, his gaze floating over to the bird. Moloch understood the assignment right away. The bird hovered his way over towards Mae and Reaper nodded towards her. "That is a grand idea. If you need me, don't hesitate to howl. It will travel in the canyon pretty far." He told her before making his way to his part of the canyon. With his nose how glued to the dusty ground, Reaper was quietly humming as he searched the canyon for any living soul. So far, there had been none. He wasn't sure if it would change or not.

left it vague since im not sure if erebos will be posting again or not.

Speech ─ Think

Once everyone was off to do their part, Widow headed towards the edge of the territory to begin marking it and making sure that it was clear who the Canyon belonged to. It wouldn't take long, no, but she intended on being thorough and wanted to take her time while Mae and Reaper scouted out the heart and bones of the canyon. She trusted that they could hold their own in case they ran into any trouble.

Time passed and eventually Widow had the borders marked and was making her way back to where they had started. Hopefully it wouldn't take Mae and Reaper much longer to finish their task so she settled on waiting for them. She trusted that she wouldn't be waiting long, or else she would've gone out to look for them to check on their progress.

Blended with beauty and blessed by the divine

─ by Skelle !

She had parted ways to make it easier with patrolling and scouting out the caves, many were large enough to house many storage units for the pack. A smile as she made her way back towards were the others had gathered, ears alert and eyes scanning all along the canyon as well as the walls and caverns that were tucked securely within. Her tail swayed behind her - hoping that the others found easy work of their tasks. Gathering a few crystals she had spotted along the way to the meet up point, cotton candy pools spotted Widow there.

A nod was given and placing down the treasure as it glistened within the light at her paws. "There's many crystals and rocks scattered all over even within the caverns. Some look as if they could be geodes also. But as I searched and secured the walls, there are scents of others and possible lions that use to den here, whom may come back so we will need to keep a close eye here my Queen." She kindly stated as eyes turn to watch for the others.

"Mae"