Redtail Rise I like to think of myself less like an "adult" and more like a "former fetus"

Here we go again, thought Reek as soon as he heard his name in a questioning tone.  It seemed like every single wolf he met begged for the story behind it, and the explanation had become tired, trite, and just boring to tell. However, the prying questions never came.  In their place was only an exclamation of familiarity.  Although the probability of Smash's brother being named Reek was slim to none, this Reek, was just thankful for the change in subject.  And who was to say she was wrong?  What sort of parent names their kid Smash?

"Well shit, small word," quipped Reek in reply.  "My brother was named Reek too... and my sisters!  ...As you can already imagine, things we're very hard to keep straight in conversation."  It wasn't exactly a lie, more of a half-truth.  Reek's siblings had all been given the same title at birth, however, the rest died before they could even speak.  Tough tittys.

Before the newcomer could explain her usefulness, Arion had made his way to the border and planted himself at Reek's side.  Poor, poor Smash... now she was doomed to listen to smart-ass in stereo.  "Arion!" Reek exclaimed, happy his partner in command had made it the party.  "You have to remember your manners.  Say hi to the newbie."  Reek then turned his head back to Smash to flash her a quick smile.  "Say it with me buddy..." he paused, hoping Arion would get the idea and speak in tandem with Reek. "...hi newbie."

Shaking the silliness from his tone of voice, Reek then went back to business.  "But seriously Smash.  Give me a reason to let you stay.  A good one.  If you do, by all means, by the power invested in me, temporary hoosawhatsit of Redtail Rise... er, uh, one of us!  But, spill it, because I can't chat at the border all day.