Lost Creek Hollow Two wanderers, same goal

Deference entered their stances as he lingered, the older of the two being the first to speak. He seemed smart, at least smart enough to jump right into things instead of sulking about his borders with their heads hung low. Of course, it had been a long while since he had encountered anyone of that particular sort and frankly, he hadn't picked up on them in quite some time either. But that did not matter now, and the passing thought was cast aside to hone in on that present moment.

"And what do you think you can do for us in exchange for a home?" he asked, paying the same respect to the wayward pair of youths. He would not dance around it or inquire about what had brought them there. It was evident they had been on their own for a while, more than likely scraping by as dispersed wolves were wont to do in the winter.