Arrow Lake [J] The Beginning of the End

OOC: Sometimes I feel like he's bi-polar the way his mood swings are, lol

IC: Her answer to his question made him curl his lip just a touch. Worthy of a mountain? How could one possibly be unworthy of a mountain? A mountain was, essentially, an inanimate pile of rocks. The tawny wolf nearly scoffed but checked himself just in time. He was about to give some sarcastic comment when he realized that this mountain was Amekaze's home. And, potentially, his home as well if he decided he was willing to stay. Yet he could decide nothing until he had met the pack. If the wolves were hostile towards new-comers there would be violence. Kato was certainly not one to roll over and tuck his tail between his legs at the first sign of a threat. No, he would stand his ground, just as he always had.

When her stance became taller and slightly more dominant, Kato mirrored her just out of sheer habit. Maybe it was this she-wolf who reigned on the mountain, but they weren't on the Sunspire yet. He was ready to defend himself when she suddenly commanded he follow and spun away. Brow furrowed in it's usual way, he quickly swung into an extended trot to keep up with her longer legs. His pace brought him shoulder-to-shoulder with the she-wolf. It was a small display, but one that suggested that, for the time being, they were equals.

Normally he wouldn't have followed any wolf anywhere but he was curious to see into the heart of this mountain where the Sunspire wolves made their home. He was curious to see if it was possible for him to somehow find a place within their ranks. Taking a deep breath, he let his mind wander to the possible outcomes of this trip and very few of them were pleasant. He considered turning back, but no, it was too late he had already committed. With a low growl he kept on, his legs stretching long to keep pace with Amekaze's.