Redhawk Caldera Mountains beyond mountains

The swarthy wolf could find no fault in the svelte stranger's reaction to his appearance. Her posture became immediately submissive, the position of her ears and tail betraying amicable intentions. She answered just as promptly and Peregrine was tempted to skip right through the interview and accept her into his ranks based on her model behavior alone.

"I don't like that word," he answered, a glimmer in his eyes. "I prefer hobo," he quipped in the next breath, then shifted and sat, head still held high but his muscles relatively relaxed. "You will never hear the word lenient used to describe myself or this pack. We are not a charity. But if you're truly useful, then that's a different story. What are your skills, Sassafras?"