luck and pluck

Floki was the first one to notice his presence and when the young boy turned to look at him, Atreyu offered him a small nod of his head in reply. His encouraging smile was noted, though the Gamma remained where he was. He was wary of the whole thing — of the move, Charon's snap decision, this strange female from the mountains. While he trusted the Beta (for the most part, at least), he couldn't shake of his cautiousness. The Bay had been their home for so long...it felt almost traitorous to leave it.

When the dark female glanced his way, the fur on his neck prickled, however he still stood in place. At least the conversation, whatever it was about — Atreyu could barely make out a word due to his left ear and the roaring ocean beside them — was going well enough. They exchanged pleasantries it seemed, before delving into a longer conversation. Whenever one of the wolves looked up to glance at him, he only offered a wave of his tail in response, still finding no desire to join them.

Until Charon's call went up. His ears swivelled forward and the boy took a half step out of surprise. He caught the boy's gaze as he turned to look at him before howling and, afterwards, looked to Floki. They were going to Moonspear? Now? It didn't seem like an official announcement, only a note to say they were leaving briefly. He relaxed slightly, worried that they had agreed on the move and were setting it into motion now. A trip to their potential home would be interesting, however. Atreyu rolled his shoulders in indecision before realising he may as well take a look with them, to see if this place would be a worthy home.

He would maintain his distance, though.