Melody, too, was easily bored — and the presence of a new high-ranking member of Akashingo did not slip past her notice. The rude awakening that had been the realization that she'd been living with coyotes for — however long — without even knowing had driven her to pay a bit more attention to the happenings around Akashingo. Frankly, she was ashamed of herself.

That wouldn't stop her from getting acquainted with those who seemed important, however. She followed the Neb all the way to the creek, chuffing to catch his attention when she'd caught up to him. A plain looking man, as far as she could tell from this distance. She didn't see anything so special about him, that he should be ranked above the rest. But maybe that was a good example of why she wasn't involved in these decisions.

His eyes were striking, Melody realized when he turned to her; the only striking thing about him, she thought, until he spoke. Suddenly he held quite the appeal, though it was difficult to place a name to exactly what about his demeanor drew her in. Regardless, her smile was genuine when she met his eyes.

Just thought I should introduce myself, She admitted, feeling shy now. I'm Melody. Hemet. Sort of! But she bit back that clarifier, thinking better of it.

Unfortunately for Naberius, Melody knew next to nothing. This was the first she'd even heard of the possibility of war! She didn't let her surprise show, instead biting back her emotions the way she had been learning to do ever since coming here. This didn't seem like the kind of place to show weakness — and her general obliviousness was definitely a weakness.

No, Melody said coolly. I don't see any point to worrying. It'll happen or it won't. She was genuine in this, at least. Her gaze turned curious with her next words. What all have you heard about it? Melody did her best to sound as if she already knew what he was talking about and only wanted to gauge his knowledge.

Melody took this in with great interest, thinking back on the coyote girl @Tuna and her news of a corpse. She couldn't be certain it was the same pack, but it seemed likely. The way the coyote had spoken of the pack, they must have already been on Akashingo's radar.

One of the Fellahin found a body, She shared in a hushed tone. One of theirs, I guess. There won't be much of a war if they fall apart from the inside. She cast a glance back toward Akashingo. Melody had not met many warriors in her time there; despite her outward confidence, there was a small spike of worry in her to think of war coming to the Mesa. She didn't know what she'd do if they asked her to fight.