Home Sweet Home?

Set before Reek and Saena's trip to BDP for timeline's sake.

It seemed new wolves came out of the woodwork in waves, but Reek was in no condition to complain. The Rise had been sparse for quite some time and in need of some fresh blood.  Reek had reached the point to which he would offer any loner a home if they so desired... the Rise needed numbers— now more than ever.  Especially in the wake of the recent news of Junior's fate.

Thankfully, the newbies howl hadn't interrupted anything particularly important.  The preparations for Reek and @Saena's impending trip south to the Blacktail Deer Plateau had all been set, all that was left was to hand the proverbial keys over to Arion during their absence.  Hell, if they returned and the Rise hadn't burned to the ground... he might find himself the shiny new beta.  He certainly deserved it at this point, being a loyal member since the beginning  and all. Despite his rampant issues, the greek had always been Reek's right hand man.

Speak of the devil— well in this case, think.  Arion was already facing the newbie down, wardening to his hearts content.  Reek approached with proud posture and tail erect.  "You got this buddy? Or should I take over?" he asked Arion before turning to the newbie to get a better look at him.  He was oddly familiar. And then it hit him.  "Riley?" he asked, barely remembering his name... at least he knew the first syllable was right.  "Do you remember me?" He had to... it wasn't that long ago. "Reek Redtail," he reintroduced.  "Alpha male."