Beric walked along the shore of the island, his gaze scanning the shoreline for anything that might have washed up. It was boringly clear today, unfortunately. Several days had passed since his surprise meeting with Ragnar, and his thoughts had been on it ever sense. He had kept mostly to himself since that meeting, still doing his duties, but not socializing very much. The pack meeting hadn't been what he expected, and he knew the time was coming that he needed to tell Majesty his loyalties had changed.

Waves nipped at his paws as they sunk into the sand. A loud seagull flew overhead, no doubt looking for the same thing he was and he wondered if it was getting no where, as well. Oh, well. He changed his course to head into the forest and get out of the sun. It was midday, the hottest time of the day, and he figured he had patrolled enough for right now. Small twigs and brush crunched underneath his paws as he made his way to the heart of the trees. It was the coolest part of the island, and a spot where he liked to lounge.

His mind flittered back to Majesty, and he decided now was as good a time as any. Well, actually, he supposed the best time would have been on the beach, since the mainland was right there and he would be leaving immediately after this little talk. But, hindsight was twenty-twenty. He lifted his muzzle to the sky and called for the Alpha of the pack. Sitting back on his haunches, he waited patiently for Majesty to come.

It didn't take long for Majesty to arrive. Until this moment, Beric had felt alright about his decision to leave, but now he was feeling a little anxious. He had never told an Alpha he was leaving the pack due to differences of opinions. And that's really what it was. However, he would not put all the blame on Majesty. He was, after all, taking back his word. Generally, it didn't matter the reason a wolf was leaving, most Alpha's considered it abandonment. Hey, Majesty, he began. I know that I pledge my loyalty to you, but I've found my family, and I think it would be best if I tried to join their pack... I feel we've grown apart in our views of this pack, and I'm no longer the asset I was when I joined. He tried to use his words wisely. He wanted this to go well, even if he was expect Majesty to be upset.

An uncomfortable silence befell them as Beric waited for Majesty's reaction. He was expecting anger, or confusion, or something. All of those he would understand, because he felt them, too. His expression portrayed mild shock when Majesty moved to leave without so much as a word. Nothing? Not a word to fight for him to stay? His heart hardened, accepting the way that this was turning out. Just then, Majesty turned and Beric's ears perked, hoping that he would say something and maybe it didn't have to turn out with him leaving. But, he only wished him well. And I, you, he responded. The words were true enough. He wished no ill-will to Majesty and hoped the pack thrived under his rule. But it would do so without Beric.

Once Majesty was out of sight, Beric headed straight for the border, wasting no time. He was no longer a member of this pack, and needed to leave as quickly as possible. He waded into the water, and swam to the mainland. Coming up on the shore, he took one look back at the island, knowing he would never step paw on it again. He sighed, and began his journey to his new home.