Kavik lifted his head from the river, licking excess drops from his lips as he turned in the direction of the howl. It was unfamiliar and near the borders, so the inky alpha wasted no time heading that way. He trotted through the trees that covered the plateau, breaths coming out in white puffs in front of him as he moved. He arrived at the border quickly and came to stand in front of the pale stranger. Hello. I'm Kavik, one of the alpha's here. How can I help you? he greeted, his kind yet stern gaze rested on the loner's face as he waited to see why she had called for an audience at their borders.

It seemed he had startled her, and he was going to apologize, but the female began to speak. Kavik listened quietly while the loner rambled a little through her explanation as to why she was standing on the borders. When she appeared to be done talking, Kavik dipped his head. Correct, we are the pack. This is Blacktail Deer Plateau, he answered first, pride in his voice as was usual when he spoke of his home. It seemed she wanted to join their ranks, and since winter was approaching, they would need new members. First, he needed some more information, though. What kind of skills would you bring to the pack, Wilson, the alpha asked next, wanting to make sure she would be able to pull her weight.

His ears swiveled towards the movement associated with the arrival of Krarius. He briefly glanced at the earthen male and offered him a reassuring smile before giving the female his full attention once more.

He was impressed she had questions; most potential recruits just let him ask the questions, so he took it as a good sign that she wanted to know more about the pack. We have just recently settled here, and we are mostly a peaceful pack, he explained. They didn't go looking for trouble or anything, but they would protect what was theirs. 

The alpha was surprised she had no hunting or fighting skills, especially since she had clearly survived somehow on her own, but it wasn't that big of a deal. Well, willingness to learn is an important skill as well, he stated with a small shrug of his large, inky shoulders. His emerald gaze found her light, golden one and he added, You're welcome to join us here, Wilson.

Kavik listened patiently while Willow rambled on again. She asked for something to call him, and he was pretty sure he had already given her his name, but it was no bother to repeat it. You may call me Kavik, and yes you're now part of the pack and welcome to live here, he answered, amusement in his tone.

She began speaking to Krarius next, overloading him with words, but the timid male appeared to deal with it okay. Quickly the conversation was aimed at the alpha again as the new female began asking him more questions about the pack. My mate and I founded the pack along with a few others, he answered first. I guess I try to lead things fairly. Everyone has a voice here and is welcome to be a part of any pack decisions, he continued. The alpha fell silent again, hoping he had answered everything; there were honestly so many questions that had left the woman's mouth that he wasn't sure he had remembered them all.