He ventured down to the neighboring lake not infrequently, it drew in all sorts of creatures he could make a meal out of. But today, he spotted one of his own kind. The man was eating something by the shore, which he made out to be a fish once close enough. Greetings, He said amicably enough. It was then he caught the still-fresh scent of Nightwalkers on him. You're a Nightwalker, I see. What brings you out here? There was no audible malice in his voice from the observation, though he was still wary. This man must've been a new recruit who came after his departure.

Black Hat was surprised to hear the man left, and he latched onto that solidarity to try and form a connection. Ah, I see. I actually did the same thing not terribly long ago. Nightwalkers are too hostile, too unstable. Now, I call the plateau my home, He explained, gesturing with his snout towards his claim. My name is Black Hat. And you are?

Raised in a Nightwalkers-esq pack? This poor bloke. There was a reason you left your birth pack, and I suspect it's similar to the reason you've left Nightwalkers, He hypothesized.

He guffawed at Memory's comment about their names. Maybe I'm the only one, but mine is but an alias, He clarified. Pleasure to meet you, Memory. The man had a good sense of humor, which was something Black Hat missed. The ice cracked under Memory's weight, and he tensed in case he fell in. It wouldn't do for a potential ally to go tumbling into the frigid water. Fortunately, he didn't, and he had enough brains to step off of the ice.

To his pleasant surprise, Memory showed keen interest in joining him, no convincing required. Indeed! I'd be more than happy to have you aboard. Black Hat graciously took his token, though he didn't eat it. A forward thinker, he'd stash it away in a cache for later consumption. With a flick of his tail, he gestured for his new comrade to follow him up.

Memory explained the crash course of his life. Ah, I see. You've had quite the turbulent life, He said. But nonetheless, it seems you weren't meant to be there... and I can only imagine that's for the best. Why even go through the effort of kidnapping a child just to abandon them? It sounded like they had more than a few screws loose.

Memory asked what changed his mind about Nightwalkers, and Black Hat snorted. I was never there by choice to begin with. As soon as Hela declared Vengeance dead, I was ready to take my leave. Nothing against her though; I taught her much of what she knows in combat. But to submit to a child is ludicrous. I could've overthrown her, but why would I want to lead a lot of criminals with their own agendas? His explanation bordered on a rant, but the fish tail in his maw forced him not to totally rave. The fact that they bent at the knee to a child really went to show how stupid they all were.