Though he had left Akemi's side it was not in hate, nor out of coldness. No, he knew he was. He knew what he was. He knew what his mother's role in his life was. Einarr still loved Akemi with all of his heart, respected her and cared for her more than any other in this world. But if he stayed by her side forever then would he be able to unlock his full potential? No, and neither would she. Sometimes you could love someone but staying with them wasn't always the best for you. They were too similar, too headstrong and independent. Thus the journey for the young man had begun.
He knew the place that he wanted to go before he said his goodbyes. The name had come to him by a fearful loner's whisper. Imperium. There were rumors it was a militant pack, a pack for individuals of strong minds and strong wills. They would not tolerate those who would sit about idly and do nothing. It wasn't so much that Einarr sought someone good or bad, but rather someone who was not afraid to get dirty if the situation called for it. Someone who wasn't going to sit around and gather dust.
So Valentine Imperialis had caught his attention. The man sounded like a wonder, a god in his own right. Though no gods truly walked this earth. No, they all watched with amusement from the heavens. But what man could possibly be so close? Well, Einarr wanted to see for himself.
He would come to Imperium's borders and respectfully stop on the proper side. Head would tilt back, a call given for the man. It was time to see if the rumors that were spread about him were really as true as the multi-colored female had claimed.
The rise and fall of the knolls made studying strangers at the border difficult. Every time he crested a rise he caught a glimpse of a tall figure, but each trek down into the hollow snatched his view from him. Still, the King was able to gather enough info to paint a faint picture of what was waiting for him. He when the man was tall and by scent Valentine knew he was a man. Glimpses told him the man had a boyish appearance and from this he gathered that the stranger was youthful, perhaps not yet quite what most considered a man although his size was sure to confuse that for some.
There ended his impression of the stranger. Valentine could say nothing of his character or his history or his talents and that was really what mattered.
Finally he was within speaking distance. As he approached, the King boomed, "Greetings, stranger, and welcome to Imperium." He'd been called by name, so somehow this fellow had gotten his paws on information regarding Imperium and its King. Valentine was amused by this and pleased that word was spreading. "The name is Valentine and I am the Rex, or alpha, here. What is your business with Imperium?" Hopefully this wasn't another one of those damn solicitors come to beg him for business.
""
NOTE: Valentine has a female striped skunk companion named Lefty. Unless stated otherwise assume she's present.