Sorry for rather crap phone post!
The return of one son, his mate, and the news that his other was okay had lifted his spirits greatly. Though still, no sign of his only daughter, fiesty Rowana. He would not stop searching, though, and he was certain Illecebra would not either.
The wolfdog was once more prowling the borders, remarking, burying any caches that had been dug up, and keeping an eye out for any strangers. He was curious when the scent of a stranger reached his nostrils, and the man wasted no time making his way there.
"Hello," He greeted from afar, closing the distance between he and the other. "What brings you to our borders?"
hope I can pop in. I kinda want Cebra to be more involved in the pack xD
Illecebra hadn't had much to do at the moment when the call went up and she decided that she would go for it. As she approached she scented Mawk and realized he had already answered but this didnt deter her. She moved forward until she came to a stop beside her mate, offering a greeting to him by a low chuff and touching her muzzle to his ear.
She had caught the end of the strangers words and felt uncertain what she should do here so for a moment she simply studied him with a calm but hawish look. Her baby was home now and while she trusted almost everyone in Easthollow she was not sure about a stranger being anywhere near her baby. Knowing this wasn't her place to decide she simply turned to Mawk "Shall we call for Valette?" She asked her voice quiet.
Realizing she had probably come across as harsh or rude she turned back to the stranger and offered the slightest smile and a dip of her head "My apologies, How do you do?" She said in ways of verbally acknowledging him.
Of course, Cebra is always welcome lol <3
Submission was accurately displayed, and the golden man responded with a slight nod - this was a good start. With fiery amber eyes and a smile gracing his face, he took in the appearance of this wolf at their borders - ashen grey fur with a golden mask upon his face. The other male seemed healthy enough, and although he was curious as to if the wolf only wanted to stay for the rest of winter, or had come in hopes of finding a place to live, he nodded slowly. "We do indeed have space."
Before he could speak any more, his mate came up to his side, and he grinned at her. Lovingly he placed a lick at her cheek, thinking over her words. "Yes, I'll do that in a moment." Mawk agreed quietly to her, knowing that the alphess would make the last call.
"What skills can you offer Easthollow?" The wolfdog himself thought this man to be capable enough and was sure that if he pulled his weight, he could probably help along with anything. But still, he was inclined to ask.
She was greeted with affection from Mawk and she felt herself smiling, pressing her sides against his as she listened to him handle the man standing at their borders. She payed close attention incase she ever found a joiner standing by the borders and was proud that her husband handled himself like a true alpha.
She had a question of her own for the man and looking at him suddenly she spoke up "Can you fight?" She asked. It was a simple question but it was one that would help make her feel safer about the brute. He was indeed young and healthy, quite able to hunt and provide food for everyone and that was a major help, but Cebra still felt ill at ease.
Valette was watching over the herds to see what they were doing, and how they were behaving when a howl came for her. She perked up her ears. It sounded like Mawk. Valette curiously made her way to the borders. Perhaps it was a new wolf that wanted to join. They had a few lately. They could always use more help, that was for certain.
The howl didn't sound like an emergency. Valette quirked up her lips when she saw that there was indeed a stranger. Mawk was together with Cebra. Valette trotted towards them. Her tail was raised but for the most part, the alpha female looked more curious rather than dominant. "Hello, I'm Valette. The leader of this pack," she introduced. "I assume you want to join?," she added.
Valette then glanced to the side of Mawk. "Have you asked him anything already?," she asked. If Mawk had a good opinion of this male then Valette would trust his judgement.
Skipping and assuming Cebra left with permission from Chey!
He felt a little bad for not giving the male time to finish his introduction, but they did not have to wait a long amount of time before the alphess herself made a swift appearance onto the scene. The wolfdog glanced back at the male at the borders, nodding when he managed finally to give his name, and Mawk made an attempt to commit it to memory. Usually he was pretty good at doing that.
Illecebra uttered a few words to him and then slipped away into the territory, most likely to check again on Cyron. The man turned to the two other wolves, ears perking forward to listen to what Valette had to say, before speaking up himself. "I asked him what skills he could offer - he is a scout of sorts, is able to hunt and is healthy enough to fight." His explanation was directed to the aphess, but Larus would have no trouble listening if he was paying attention.