Neverwinter Forest living like we're renegades

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Her submission satisfied him enough to ease up. His growls ceased, but his posture remained unchanged. Head up, chin slightly tucked so he might peer down and see her a little more clearly. His tail remained lifted as she took a few paces back and lowered herself. Much better. He took a step forward, fully intending to pass her by, when she spoke once more. His paws ceased. He turned an ear to listen.

She thought herself an asset. For him, only time could prove such a thing. Nevertheless, she lifted her tail and waved it, proud of her personal achievements. He growled again. Even low to the ground as she was, if she wished to be excited, she could wag her tail lowly and hoped he shared in her sentiment. As such, he was uncertain, but her determination was a curious thing. He decided to give her the conversation she wished for.

"We require all to be Warrior and Warden both," he said, turning to face her more squarely. He need not assess her talent there. Her skill in such areas would be groomed and honed should he find her worthy of their ranks. "What else can you offer?" There were specialties within the Spine they still did not have, but all worked together to strengthen them as a pack. Together they were well rounded and functioned as a worthy whole.

He lingered, waiting for a reply and she seemed not to have an answer for him at this time. Not a problem. Joining a pack was a huge commitment and he wanted a wolf to be sure before surrendering their life to a family of any kind.

They parted ways.

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