Drinks are on me!

The Spine kept things simple. The alpha pair bred. The rest of the wolves could enjoy as much recreational romping as they desired so long as there was no "yielding". That was the word Tonravik had used with him so many moons ago when he'd first joined the pack. It kept things simpler that way. No additional pups to compete. No impure bloodlines or what not. No prejudice of pedigree. Adults who joined the Spine? He didn't much care where they came from. Birth right or rank meant nothing here. Upon joining, each wolf had their slate wiped clean.

Curious though, that this wolf would seek to become an outrider. Kerosene found it interesting if only because that was also the additional path he'd chosen to pursue as well. Outriding satisfied his wanderlust and created interesting interactions in which he often learned things here and there that benefited the Spine. Keeping tabs on other packs? Simple enough. Most wolves were lose of lip when it came to those things. Considering Tonravik and the possibility she was with child, his window of opportunity for travel was coming to a close. It would be nice to have another wolf with eyes and ears on the ground.

"A good choice. I hope you will pursue it." Aside from Warrior and Warden, the third trade was always up to the wolf who wanted it. Kerosene would not push the trade further. If this one wanted it, he could earn the title on his own.

As for their spar? Kero had a few scenarios running around in his mind that he had yet to explore. No doubt, one of them would appease this wolf and reward his patience. Kero chuckled. "Not between packmates." He'd rather his wounds heal within the bounds of his home. But if trouble found him? He'd rather tear them open defending the Spine than by playing within it. He'd be of no use for the pack if hurt himself just before needing to defend it. So wait they would.

He rose, lifting to leave with a smirk on his face. "Oh, it will be." Something different, but challenging all the same. "Enjoy the view." With that, Kerosene left the new wolf to his own thoughts and the surrounding scenery. It was time to traverse back down this mountain into their valley below.

-Kero exits-