Blacktail Deer Plateau shiver my timbers (join)

Peregrine raised a brow at the boy's sweeping offer of nothing short of his life. He said nothing in response, though he nodded to acknowledge Kraken's earnest pledge of fealty. He liked the sound of his skills and would train him as a Gamekeeper if and when he had the chance.

"All right then, let's get some food in you. I have young puppies, so I can't look after you directly, nor can I spend the time training you right now. Stick close to the plateau and get to know your new pack mates. I'll come find you when I have some free time. I'd like to play on your skills and make a Gamekeeper—a hunter—out of you. Sound good?" the Alpha male queried, looking into the young boy's dark face and marveling again at the likeness to Atticus.