Big Salmon Lake Mumbling To My Heart

She ignored him further. Or tried. Whether she was successful or not didn't much matter. He rose either way and strode into the shallows of the lake. Lowering his head to the water he took a sip, lapping lightly at its surface while she decided if she wanted to give him the time of day. Oh well. He ignored her too and settled in to quench his thirst.

Eventually she flipped over, staring at him as she revealed her wounds. They were still fresh. The ear would be fine. The one across her flank? Hmm... That one was probably worthy enough to look at, but there was something about her that suggested she was too stubborn to ask for assistance. If it healed without infection, it'd make for a nice scar.

She finally spoke. Kero shrugged. It didn't much matter to him what she thought about his joining a pack. It was his decision, not her own. Besides, "I think I recall you saying your king would not be so open to my joining yours." That limited his options, though truthfully he preferred a female leader over another male. He had dominance issues. 

"So be it," he replied. She knew what would happen if she returned. And if it was on his watch? It'd be on his fangs. Here? On neutral grounds? As far as he was concerned they were both lone wolves. Their affiliations were irrelevant. "How'd that cave work out for your student?"