The warrior had gone long ways since he left his natal pack, he traveled long distances, fought enemies. Bears, cougars, and as usual, his own kind, wolves. However, he also battled with nature's element. The freezing iciness of winter did not bother him, the lack of prey and resources did. A year alone tested his resolve, he was forced to put all his training in use and he thanked his father for the intensive training. New scars were added onto his pelt, a result of choosing the life of a loner. He found no shame in it, however, but took pride in his achievement, he was a fighter after all, this was what he chose to do.

But Raphael now stood at the edge of the borders of a pack, a glacier. How he had end up here, he did not know. He had been traveling as usual, the male had stayed at packs from time to time but he would soon leave their lands, unsatisfied. But he did not regret his decision to leave for life had too much promises and adventures for him to stay, despite the great career he would have in his natal pack. War General. Then perhaps, the second in command, than leader.

Of course the warrior was a respectful distance away, he did not need to have a pack of angry wolves at his heels, not yet. Perhaps Raph would seek shelter here for winter, then leave in spring. Or if this pack showed promise, maybe he would stay. His features were hardened and weathered, his stance neutral though he held himself lower than usual, to show respect.

With that, the Nightstrike tilted his head back and let out a howl, a haunting melody that resonated through the air and announced his presence.

Being a soldier, the male was trained well in the arts of waiting and being patient but it seemed like that that skill was not needed this time for a snowy creature was making her way towards him. The first thing Raphael noticed about her were her eyes, blood red and vibrant, an unusual color but then again he had seen more unusual things in his life. She spoke, uttering a greeting and saying he was at Duskfire Glacier's borders and what he wanted. She did not seem like the Alpha, for in his experience, they were fiercely protective of their land and were either outwardly aggressive or inwardly contemplating. She was neither.

Raphael shifted slightly, lowering himself a bit more but not in the way where he was extremely submissive. He watched her carefully, then spoke I wish to meet your Alpha and understand more of the ways of the pack and if both sides receive benefits for it, I will swear my allegiance, should your Alpha deem me fit. His reply was short, polite and straight to the point, after all he did not know the female and therefore small talk was not necessary. Especially since it would be completely out of his nature to be extremely friendly at first glance.