Swiftcurrent Creek To Where from Here

Without any disagreement from Xi'Nuata, Tuwawi finished her melodic call, laden with purpose, into Swiftcurrent's heart. Both women sat opposite each other for some time, and the garnet colored woman couldn't help but wish her mate was preoccupied so that she may refuse this stranger. Nevertheless, they waited patiently in silence, and it wasn't long before the steps of Njal's approach became audible. His mountainous aroma was unmistakable, but Tuwawi managed to steal a glace over her caped shoulder to wonder at his confident demeanor. His touch reassured her, and so she took a seat besides him.

'You called for me. What is the problem?' he asked as they exchanged glances, her own expression slightly cryptic. "This is Xi'Nuata, of Northstar Vale," Tuwawi told her husband, gesturing to the sandy hued wolf at their border, "she says she has an engagement with you." Engagment? Yes, that was the word that she had used. Since no other explanation had been offered, there was nothing more for the Eta to say. Her face looked back to Njal to survey his reaction, interested in how and why these two knew each other.