With the addition of Thalia and Theory's pups Avalon was quickly running out of room. Corbie had shown interest in expanding into the Rio Grande territory and so Álarr headed to that land to scout out the territory, calling out for any pack members that wished to join him. It would be good to get multiple opinions.

When he reached the river he spied a pair of deer scattering back into the brush that lined the river. On this hot summer day the river was a popular place to be. It was so vast that even in the heart of summer it didn't run dry. That was definitely a good resource though large bodies of water often meant large water predators and it didn't take long for Álarr to spy a large crocodile sunning itself on the sandy shore, the largest he'd ever seen. That did not bode well. It turned toward him and his hackles raised. if they were going to settle here he wasn't inclined to leave such a beast lounging in their waters but this would not be an easy fight.

Her mothers were always encouraging the children to busy themselves and hone their skills, and so Lore had simply toddled after Álarr when he'd left the territory to scout the Rio Grande. It was true that with the rising red sun, her parents had been keeping closer tabs on her - but she wanted to please them, and perhaps showing off would do the trick. Their praise was the only thing that seemed to slake her constant anxiety. She trailed after the older wolf at a comfortable distance until she saw deer scattering ahead.

Picking up the pace, Lore scampered closer only to come to a furious stop, dirt skidding up as she tried to back pedal. The biggest, meanest creature she'd ever seen was soaking up the sun on the shore of the river. It looked like nothing she'd ever seen before, with firm scales covering its body. "Uh oh..."she whispered, her voice small.

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