Redtail Rise A rose by any other name

Shannon PM'd me and said she wanted me to post before her

       When Saena began to banter back, all of Reek's rigidity left his body as he began to completely relax.  With a sigh of relief, the raggedy wolf marked this near crisis as averted... thankfully.  They had received their alpha's blessing, which brought a smile to Reek's face.  Things were pretty damn good.  

       Her comment on his lack of surname was an interesting segue from Reek and Wynter's conversation from before.  The conclusion that they had come to about new beginnings.  "About that Saena,"  Reek started.  "We were, uh, thinking about taking Redtail as our last name.  You know, since I don't have one and all.  This place means the world to me, and I'd love to take it as our family name.  You know, new beginnings and such." The ragged wolf flashed Saena a friendly smile. "That is, with your permission of course."

      However bummed he was that he couldn't start his family now, he understood Saena's input and would respect it. At least she was receptive to the idea.  And a little bit of wait never hurt nobody.  That sort of thing makes the heart grow fonder, right? "You're right about the pups Saena, we can wait.  Can't we Wyn?" he asked placing a sloppy lick on Wynter's cheek, especially careful not to dislodge the poppy flower behind her ear.