There was a new member in Blackfeather. Meldresi hadn't been extensive when she told him about what happened, but she mentioned that he was a promising creature. Bane hadn't met the newcomer yet, but being a territorial wolf, he wanted to see where they stood with each other.

He was walking towards the caverns that served him as a den right in the heart of the dark forest, but he caught a strong scent that said 'STRANGER' midway, so redirected his route right towards it.

Slade was a big male coated in black, just like Meldresi, and his body was muscular pointing out that he wasn't someone to mess with. But Bane had been around longer, so he felt confident enough to present himself with his tail held high above the black beast's. He was looking at a crow up in the trees that was cracking a weakling open, and his pale yellow showed the enjoyment with which he admired the scene, a sadist.

This place is dangerous. I like it. the silver youth said with confidence.

About his position in Balckfeather, the shadow beast was right, Bane was by far the most active member of the pack even though he was injured, but he was far from being in command though, that was all Meldresi's thing, he was more of a land keeper instead, making sure scavengers stayed out of their brand new home.

Hmm... yeah... I guess... he said in agreement but not completely sure of having understood the riddle Slade had just recited. Welcome, Slade. You seem tough, I'm sure Meldresi will put you to good use. He barked without giving his own name in return. MoonBane wasn't a name he liked, that was the alias he was given in The North and it wasn't exactly a compliment, and Keith wasn't his name either, so he was unsure about his identity.

For now, he was pleased that the newcomer had acknowledged his higher position, and would make sure it kept that way. How? He didn't know yet, but it had to be that way, he deserved it, or at least that's what he thought.

Bane noticed how the shadow male's attention increased at the mention of Meldresi, and he observed with leery eyes as Slade spoke. His words gave Bane the feeling that the older male wanted to take over the pack and perhaps step over the priestess, but at the mention of the word "warrior" his ears perked instantly, and his face tilted slightly to the left.

You train warriors? he asked with interest. As Keith he had been trained by his father back in The North towards the warrior trade, but his lessons weren't concluded before he was kicked out.
The young savage had a deep passion for blood and battles, and so far he had done it without the proper preparation, so, how would it be if he knew the techniques?

The pale youngster lashed his tail to a side when the dark male confirmed his doubts. But still he didn't have an actual proof of his abilities, yes, Slade was big and scary, but how did that ensure that he was a skilled warrior? He'd have to see for himself.

Show me... He barked in a tone that indicated both teasing and demand, he was indeed interested in having some coaching to improve his skills, but he wouldn't simply take it from anyone.

Keith watched silently as the shadow ran away and back to him, the speed at which he did it was impressive, yet the pale youth couldn't resist but lift an eyebrow in confusion. Was that being a warrior? Maybe not knowing this meant he was far from being a well trained brawler, but so far it seemed a bit odd.

Then the black beast lunged at him and the younger male ducked to cover his pretty face from the attack even though it wasn't meant for him, he lifted his gaze to see Slade hanging from a tree nearby and when he landed in front of him he was panting unlike the shadow, who with ease spoke at him like he hadn't moved in first place.

That was... impressive... Bane said with distrust. He wasn't fully convinced that he would want Slade to instruct him for his methods seemed a bit unusual, but there was no doubt that the man was talented.

"Simple agility" there was nothing simple about it, it seemed like he had had a lot of training to be able to perform such display, and the young savage couldn't resist the temptation to ask. Where did you learn this? he barked still bewildered. He wasn't sure that he needed the tree climbing part, but Slade was indeed an agile beast, most probably an advantage when it came to physical encounters.

The savage shook his head to answer Sade's offer, Nah man, I wouldn't be able in this... State... He said referring to his lungs, He had just gone through a whole process of recovering from an almost-drowning experience, and it would be a while until he was even able to run that fast, not to speak of tree climbing. But maybe you could teach me when I'm better... He suggested raising a brow. If the beast was here to stay, then it was a great opportunity for the silver youth to improve his skills, and master the art of combat.

Although the whole display had been impressive, Bane couldn't decide if Slade actually knew what he was talking about or if it was all bullshit. But that's just how he was, he didn't easily trust others, and it wouldn't be different with the shadow beast over here. Yes, Bane wanted to learn, he was eager to kill, to be superior, but it wouldn't be until Slade earned his respect that Bane would really ask for the shadow warrior to coach him, and it would probably mean that he would have to earn Meldresi's approval first..

They had an agreement already, Slade was open for showing him the ways of the "Nightmares" as he called himself, and Keith was open for the possibility too. The young savane raised his tail even higher when the black male called him "Snow Warrior," he liked the title, he would earn it some day Alright, Slay, he said turning around, See you 'round he barked walking away, never lowering his tail.