Big Salmon Lake 'cause it's home, but it's gone

Though he is disappointed by Mato's response, he hides it while keeping a grin upon his chops. "That's fine," assured Rannoch, keeping things lighthearted for the newest recruit. After all, Rannoch knew that all the wolves that had gathered in his ranks were learning, just as Rannoch was as well. "I guess I'm a bit of a.." he hesitated momentarily, attempting recalling the word that Mato had used, but eventually he settled for what he knew: "...student, too." Thoughtfully, the leader added: "I think we all are, you know?"  Rannoch noticed that they all were in different stages of their learning, too. But, despite that, they all had the common and knowing this made Rannoch feel a little less alone in the whole learning process.