Blacktail Deer Plateau a simpe hello could lead to a million things {J}

The alpha of the plateau always did attempt to be timely when responding to summons, even those made by strangers requesting an audience. His humor was high, the newfound peace with his place here resting upon him and bringing with it a spark that hadn't been present for a long while. In fact, he wondered if he had ever before felt quite this content.

It was quickly clear as he approached that the woman before him shared none of that happiness, and as he took in her state, he noted that she wasn't particularly well. It was not an immediate cause for dismissal, though he knew it was likely she was there to join. Though it did not bode well for her contributions to the pack, Dante was not a harsh man, and the life of a loner was a hard one to live. He would be reading her carefully, though. The presence of pups meant that only those deemed trustworthy would be allowed to dwell in their midst. Any funny feelings and he'd refuse.

That was, if she was even trying to join. "Hello. What brings you to our borders?"