Dawnlark Plains body covered in flames

he didn't know what exactly had earned it, but for some reason or another, morningside's luck had turned lately. wolves were coming to their borders, seeking shelter. it couldn't have come at a better time, either--shale looked like a walking skeleton, trying to feed his family and neglecting himself, and the other hunters were going with less, too. adi welcomed the new blood with an open mind, hoping that they would stick around, like loyal aliac, and not disappear, like so many others had.

today's stranger was a pale wraith, standing at the border, his eyes cold blue ice. snowy-pelted wolves these days gave him a qualm, and aditya didn't relax until he'd taken in this man's scent, assuring himself that this was not part of the band that had taken refuge in the maplewood. that done, he gave the male a smile, tilting his head in question.

"looking for a place to stay, friend?" he asked, voice benevolent. still, a place in morningside did not come automatically; they were not a sanctuary, like the wolves of broken boulder. "what skills can you offer us?"