we won't go to war

Sort of keeping things vague... @Wynter is on absence and I have no idea what's going on.

The patrols were unceasing. Even though the tension had died down from the threat of the caldera, Reek's watchful eyes stayed glued on border instead of reverting back into old habits. It had been ages since his last afternoon nap... hell, he hadn't even seen his wife in weeks. Normally Wynter being gone wouldn't cause him to worry, she was resourceful and would probably be fine, however the bomb that Smash had dropped on him the other day sent Reek through a loop and he began to second guess himself. Parenthood was a go... and Wynter was gone. He had been so exited to be a father and never once realized if that was what Wynter really wanted. Maybe she got scared. Maybe she ran off. Either way, Reek was heartbroken until she returned.

But, patrol helped ease the pain. Sure, it was mind-numbing, but marking and dealing with newbies and loners was a hell of a lot better than being alone with his thoughts. He brushed up against the base of a tree, renewing his scent on it and claiming it as his own. His borders. Though technically they belonged solely to Saena, he still felt a shred of ownership of the Rise's territory after all the patrol's he had made.

As soon as he pulled himself away from the tree, Pantaleimon's howl rang though his ears. Although he was elated to see his friend again, the fact that he was still a member of Redhawk Caldera cause a feeling of confliction within Reek. As long as he held allegiance to that pack in the south, he was unfortunately the enemy. However, Reek couldn't bring himself to be hostile, not to Pants. Hell, maybe he was here to take up Reek's offer. Diverting his course, Reek made his way toward his friend.

"Pants!" Shouted Reek as soon as the crouching white wolf came into view. He approached his friend with a wagging tail and a wide grin. Perhaps seeing Pantaliemon would take his mind off the limbo he was currently stuck in with his mate. "Come to take up my offer I see!"