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It appeared Ovaltine wasn't interested in joining, or creating, a pack, but still wished to talk and was willing to move on. FitzDutiful shook his head, "That's okay, you're not in our lands and I have no requirement to move you onwards since you intend no harm. I'm FitzDutiful, alpha of these lands."

He looked at the light brown wolf almost quizzically, the question appearing in his face before it reached his tongue. "A trade of information, perhaps, as I am curious why one would not seek the comforts and safety of a pack home. Summer might be nigh upon us now but winter is always around the corner and threatens the life of those on their own."

FitzDutiful wanted to press but decided to wait and let Ovaltine decide whether to answer or just move on his merry way.