Despite her heat, Aurielle had decided to force herself to venture north. Paladin had managed to dig out a clay pot of heavily scented jasmine oil he’d brought back from his training venture with the Nomads, and Ayodele had delightedly slathered the stuff over the gland-points on Aurielle’s frame. It didn’t cover all of nature’s calling card for reproduction, and Aurielle was pretty sure she’d have a headache from the strong floral smell, but the first thing anyone else might smell was flower, flower, flower… Aurielle.

She’d set out with a howl to Gwenevere informing her of her intentions before she crossed through a passage, cat and lemur in tow. It was a several hour-long trek and was periodically interrupted by sneezing spells. She adored jasmine flowers, and she knew Paladin had only brought the oil home because she did, but she decided that in future, once she was through her first cycle, application would have to be extremely light.

Finally, though, Aelloshir, who had forged ahead, gave a low yowl to inform her that Lirim’s border was just ahead. ”Torin still leads, it smells like.” He murmured as the young woman stopped at his side, and she nodded ruefully. Her nose was a bit out of whack, by now.

“Thank you, Aelloshir.” She stepped forward and tipped her muzzle to the sky, howling for Torin, tone friendly and invitational, hinting that this was in no way formal, even if pack relations did eventually come into any form of conversation they might get into.

Letting her head lower, she settled onto her haunches and waited patiently, Ayodele weaving braids into her mane as a form of hobby and keeping her hands as un-idle as possible.

He was in the process of completing a border patrol. Torin had been taking on a lot more since Frost's pups had been born, but Frost made sure he was still doing as many patrols as he could so Torin could focus on more of the other things needing done within the pack. He was close to the area that the fellow Alpha had approached. When her howl for Torin rang out he paused. Normally he wouldn't mind allowing Torin to simply take the call, but Frost was already almost there. So he altered his course slightly and headed straight towards the source of the call. He had no idea who was calling for Torin, but he was rather curious to find out. Upon approach he saw a beautiful silver coated female with a long silver mane. He hadn't ever seen a wolf with a mane before. His nose immediately picked up the smell of the jasmine oil which drowned out the other smells on her pelt. So the who or where she was from was not clear and he had to investigate more. If anything he could at least give her some company while she waited for Torin. He approached closer, his laid back composure never failing. His tail gently wagged in greeting. "Greetings!" he said before stopping. "Frostbite Wreckage, Kaliq." He introduced himself hoping she would do the same. He was curious who she was and where she was from. She knew Torin, but how he was unsure at this point. "Frost Talk", & 'Frost Think'

Aurielle Adravendi

The male that arrived was not her cousin, but a wolf of browns, earthy blacks, and frosted with white over his back and scruff. White marks akin to lightning slid down his face from the ears to his eyes and ended in a white tipped muzzle. He introduced himself as Frostbite, and she guessed that this must be her cousin’s second. She couldn’t smell much about the male, with her nose clogged by the jasmine oil, but she welcomed him with a smile, head tipping forward in a nod as she answered easily, “I am Aurielle Adravendi, Archangel of Celestial. Gwenevere Adravendi is my Right Wing.” She fought back a sneeze, then turned to indicate her companions, first the cougar, then the lemur, who was pinning a thick braid of mane into place in a sort of updo at the back of Aurielle’s head with a few small, sharpened sticks she’d plucked and whittled carefully while they waited. “These are Aelloshir and Ayodele, my companions. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think

He was sure Torin would be here soon, but he didn't mind at all keeping her company until then. He just hoped nothing would happen like the last time, that Jewell wouldn't appear and begin freaking out. He couldn't help but be weary of the same thing happening again, she seemed like she had been growing worse and worse and didn't know what could happen next. Torin had known had to handle her, being more close in relationship with her, but Frost was still weary. He dipped his head in greeting and in respect as she introduced herself as the main alpha of Lirim's neighboring pack. He had know Torin had relatives there, but he had never met one of them before. It was interesting to see what a difference she was to Torin himself, but she was still very pleasant like the other Adravendi's Frost had met. His eyes then looked to her companions dipping his head to each of them in greeting. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you and both of your companions," he said with a smile. "Cousin's with Torin correct?" "Frost Talk", & 'Frost Think'

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Torin had been doing a sweep of the inner parts of the pack, checking up on the wolves he met and keeping an eye out for anything out of the ordinary... and filling in some of his sister's holes. He needed to talk to her, of that he was certain but it seemed she was getting harder to pin down. The holes were infrequent enough for now but he still wanted to make sure any that were likely to cause tripping hazards were dealt with. He'd been in the middle of filling one of these holes when he'd heard the call for him. Aurielle's familiar voice summoning him. Torin paused for a moment, he panted slightly.

Aurielle would just have to wait until he was done with his current task, though he picked up his pace significantly. By the time he was done his front paws were coated in dirt just up past his ankles and a few sprinkling of earth dotted his muzzle. He didn't want to keep his cousin waiting for too long though so he forwent trying to wash himself off and padded off towards where the call had come from.

When he arrived Torin noticed first that Frostbite had also arrived, then he noted his cousin's form... she had two other animals with her this time and he quirked a brow in curiosity. Still he approached in a friendly manner, a small smile splitting his muzzle. "One of many if my understanding is correct." He answered for his cousin. As he approached his nose wrinkled slightly against the overpowering scent of Jasmine hit him, still he didn't drop his smile, settling beside Frostbite. "Good to see you Aurielle."

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Aurielle Adravendi

Aurielle gave a smile in return as Torin’s second returned the niceties, nodding as he asked of her relation to Torin. In fact, the male in question arrived, and Aurielle’s smile turned into a bright grin as she greeted the softly shaded male. She caught the slight wrinkle of his nose and gave a ruefully apologetic smile in return, though she didn’t remark on his reaction. Of course, family or not, he was also male, and she doubted he’d want a blunt explanation for the strong perfume she was wearing. “It’s good to see you, too, Torin. I felt the need to travel a bit and thought it would be nice to keep in touch with you and Lirim in general. How are things going here?” Her eyes flicked between the two males with interest, and noted the differences of age. The pairing was much like her own and Gwen’s, come to think of it. A young leader, with an older, more experienced wolf at their side to guide and provide backup. Who might Torin choose as a second if – or when – Frostbite decided or needed to retire due to age? It was a good question for herself, too. Gwen was aging, and a mother. Soon enough, Aurielle would need to choose a second. She just wasn’t quite sure who yet. Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think