Blacktail Deer Plateau Nothing Else Matters

Hawkeye arrived promptly and Pied's face lit up at the sight of her sister. When the Alpha female came closer, Pied ducked her head and swept her tail downward to rest limply between her legs. This was the respect her sister deserved, especially from a wolf that hoped to return to the fold to be her subordinate once more.

After exchanging a quick glance with Kisu, Pied looked at her sister's dark face and said, "Hawkeye, we've run away from Horizon Ridge." It was best to get straight to the point. "We have a variety of reasons but it mostly has to do with inconsistent leadership and lack of pack cohesion. We've been sort of discontent there for a while... and we finally decided to do something about it." I never should've left; I should've made Kisu come here, she thought but didn't say it aloud. Nor did she mention how they'd almost done this over a month ago, only to be foiled by the killer whale and a phase of false hope.

She paused and let out a surprisingly shaky breath. "I know you know we come as a packaged deal, especially with pups on the way, and that taking us in is a lot to ask. But... well, you know me and what I have to offer. I promise Kisu is just as valuable and that our pups will be the same." Pied swallowed, then asked the pivotal question, "Will you have us?"