Northstar Vale Bons Voeux

The time had come to prepare her Magnolia's for their first task, to nurture them and inspire growth. She had prepared the necessary items, chosen their destinations. She was quite pleased with her work, really.

Sat outside her den, she let out a deep howl that called for @Bracken and @Kraai. Her newest members, and yet she was confident that both would remain dedicated - for the seasons length, at the very least. She had offered them a good deal.

Faust trotted around her legs, and she couldn't help but notice how much he had grown. He would always be quite a bit smaller than a wolf, but he was no longer the tiny, teensy kit she had originally taken in. She mused to herself, pleased with his progress. Now she only had to hope that things would go as planned.

her nostrils flared as she sniffed over some drying leaves.

hardly anything of interest. which was why she welcomed the distraction of being summoned instead. around viskani were many scents, thick and rich.

vulpine.

it was not as if she had never scented the fox before, but she was not sure she had seen it like this. acting like some kind of wild child, weaving and twisting around. if bracken held deeper feelings on it, she concealed them behind a plain face.

a soft flick of an ear. attentive and listening to whatever might be said.

The kit ceased movement at the sight of a stranger, ducking under the Matriarche he believed to be his mother. Viskani paid him no mind, far too focused on the task at hand. Bracken. She spoke the name of the other in greeting, offering a respectful nod.

Head lifting, she then took in the surrounding scents - searching for that of @Kraai. Surely he could not be far, yes? It did not seem likely that the boy would keep her waiting. He was far too obedient.

Chaudry had made a good choice picking him up along the way, she supposed.

totally forgot about this!! so sorry

The boy had been out and about by the base of the mountain when Viskani's first howl sounded. When it did, he had made pace to scramble back to the vale. He was entering the packs borders when her second came, and he raced towards the sound, tongue lolled out to one side as he did. Sprinting with long strides, quick, nervous.

When he saw her, he slowed. Took a breath; readjusted himself. He grew closer, then. And he would speak: Sorry for being late, he breathed. I was—far. An apologetic blink, and a nod to the other magnolia. Hello, bracken.

she was not impressed by tardiness, but it was not her place to be impressed or not.

her nostrils flared softly as she accepted his presence. yet it was viskani who would have her full attention now.

what had the both of them been summoned for?

She gave only a nod to the boy as he arrived, an acceptance of his apology.

I've prepared routes for each of you, and gifts to bring along for specific packs. Her explanation was direct. There was never reason to fluff these things out. As I know it has been explained to each of you, diplomacy is an important part of our pack and it is a necessary part of your roles. Eyes grazed over each of her flowers as she spoke, ensuring they understood.

Kraai will go West to a pack called Moontide. Claws scraped the ground below her, marking the spoken direction with a line. Chaudry met them on his travels and they told him of a missing member. You will offer our gift and wish them well on their search. Make conversation if they are willing, but do not overshare or overstay your welcome petit, yes? Her gaze fixed to the boy for a moment. He was friendly, perfect for the job, but his youthful spirit made her worry.

Bracken, you will travel East to Bearclaw Valley. Once again, she marked the direction on the ground below. I met their leader, Ameline, early on in my time in the Teekons. Their pack was struggling at the time. Please send my well wishes, and ensure that they know they will have the support of Montagne de Cigue when it is needed.

sorry, didn't realize kraai had gone on npc!

bearclaw valley.

her gaze tried to fix to such a distance, as impossible as it was to see. bracken knew the valley and with this nudge of direction the trip should be easy.

she could steal away for an extra day to see the creek maybe...

understood. a firm nod and soft swish of her tail.