Ankyra Sound the long way round

When the commander met them near the outskirts of the territory, she looked none too pleased, particularly when she took in the stranger at Wildfire's flank. The Feisripa shot Thuringwethil a quick smile and then moved forward to nudge her under the chin. She took a step back then, prepared to introduce her relative, when he spoke up for himself.

"He's my cousin, from Redhawk Caldera," Wildfire added. "The pack's growing, so he left to make his own way." That was one way to put it, anyway. "I told him I thought we could use some of his skills here in Drageda." She almost began listing them off herself but, instead, she pressed her lips together and glanced at Eljay, silently encouraging him to present his own assets.