He waited a while before approaching the new warlord (oh, how unnatural that felt to even think). This allowed her time to be looked at by Serem and, more prominently, time for him to devise a plan. Not a plan to overthrow her, but one to decide where he'd go with his life. There was nothing chaining him to this place now, and Black Hat felt ready to move on to greener pastures.

With the state she was in just the other day, he presumed she'd be resting at the densite. He trailed her scent, which led up to what was once Vengeance's rancid home. The odor had since faded somewhat, but not enough to keep him from suppressing a gag. Black Hat wouldn't dare touch the place if he were in Hela's shoes. He sat at the entrance as he once did in an unpleasant confrontation with the previous warlord, praying this one would end on a higher note.

Hela, He uttered, voice even but not too forward. A word, if you would. There was nothing foreboding in his tone, only a cool collectedness like that she always wore.

He was only somewhat surprised to find her not, in fact, resting. Black Hat turned to her and chuckled. On your feet already, warlord? But he soon got down to business. Firstly, I'd like to say something I rarely ever say: I'm proud of you. He let that sink in for a moment. Secondly, I've no intentions of taking your position, though I do have my concerns. To get right down to it... I believe my time here is up. You see, I didn't join Nightwalkers by choice; Vengeance wanted to make a meal of me, so I struck a deal with him. But he is gone now, and so is that murderous ex-convict. He took a breather before making his proposal.

I seek to rebuild a kingdom I lost, but I'd like to be allies. I could settle nearby, just a howl away. What do you say? He asked, waiting to hear her answer. She was young, all too young, yet he was asking her to make a very adult decision — her first big decision as leader.

He nodded as she spoke like a leader with years on her. She was not to be underestimated, he knew this perhaps better than anyone (alive, anyway). Of course. Hela agreed to being allies, assuming he succeeded in his endeavor. He'd see about contacting Moonspear; they were a strong pack, certainly not one to be trifled with. A powerful ally, they'd make.

Splendid, He said with a growing smile. I won't be here much longer, then, I'd say two days at most. Black Hat glanced out at the misty forest and felt... conflicting emotions. Though not by choice, this was his first home here in the Teekons, and he'd grown accustomed to it. Dare he say, he was a bit fond of the place. What more, he undeniably made several connections here that would serve him well. His head swiveled back to one such connection, and he stood. That's all from me for now. Feel free to voice any questions or concerns before my leave.

Her sentiment earned a rare, warm smile that didn't fit on his ragged, angular face. I have. I appreciate it. Black Hat loathed to even imagine the possibility of failure, but even he wasn't egotistical enough to discount it as a possibility. Having someplace he could return to was a welcome sense of security.

In typical Hela fashion, she spun on her heel without another word and marched away. He lightly shook his head before departing, himself. There were a few people he wished to speak to before he went on his way.