Alpine Lake Call Home

An almost pathetic looking creature came to him as he drank, and Charley lifted his scarred face to turn and look at the grey creature. Before Larksong, before Aspen, before the Court he would have scoffed, stood, and walked away. Maybe he might've spat a few insults. But today, he didn't see a fly ridden beast with days to live and no purpose: he saw someone to strengthen the Court. Surely, the man had some skill to add to the pack. 
                     "If you're a loner in need of a home, yes. Are you?"
He wagged his tail, gave a charming smile to the younger man in hopes he would come closer, say he was indeed looking for a home. Of course there was always a chance he'd say no, but perhaps someone to talk to and share possible knowledge with was just as helpful.