Hoshor Plains don't let your fears win

The little fearful one was quick to fire off a barrage of questions for Reek to answer.  Starting from the beginning, Reek planned on addressing them all.  A little context would help them come to the decision to leave with him themselves— after all, he wasn't looking to force them.  "Winter," he began, "Is a really cold time. There isn't much food to go around. I was alone last winter and I almost died."  If they didn't follow him back, they would surely share that same fate.  But, not wishing to make the conversation too morbid, Reek left that teensy detail implied.

"A sanctuary," he continued on, "Is a safe place... where nothing can hurt you.  That's what the Maplewood is."  It may have been a gross exaggeration, but the protection of an entire pack definitely won out against a single mother.  

Reek's heart clenched as soon as little Reggie piped up about about bringing her mother and the mystery Paprif along. He briefly thought of his own mother and the bond they shared. It was a terrible thing to separate such a thing, but it was for the greater good. Reek shifted his gaze to little Reggie and bit his lip in contemplation. Personally, he would have no problem letting the whole kit-and-kaboodle crash at the maplewood, but the rest of the pack would surely frown on bringing a whole gaggle back. Pups could be explained, a full grown 'yote on the other hand was another story... and a drain on valuable resources. "No," he stated sadly with a somber shake of his head. "But, if you're coming back with me, we should leave soon."