Stone Circle fish scales and fairy lights

He had begun taking up his duties once more, the hope that his family would one day return (for the loss of both his mate and all his children at once had been terribly unexpected) engraved in his mind. He spent his time, for now, marking the borders as he had done before, the tasks beginning to consume all of his time. For a worker he was at heart, though it was also a way to keep his mind off the lingering sadness that wallowed a great pit in his heart.

His approach was steady - he was not often called for, and Valette's summon would not be ignored. He wouldn't dream of it. Mawk, upon arriving at the scene, cast a curious glance at the wolves present. A large grey male, two youngsters, and Valette. They weren't here to join, were they? Well, surely that would not require his presence specifically. The wolfdog sent a respectful nod to the alphess, smiling softly, then his gaze fell again upon the male and his children? At least, he assumed they were his children. It sent a small pang to his heart, though he pushed it away. He nodded to them, sending the male a smile like he had to Valette. His head turned then back to wolfess. "You called for me, Valette?"