Silverlight Terrace at war with oneself

She intended to summon a leader once they approached the borders but it proved unnecessary, as they crossed paths with a patrolling Charon. Wildfire grinned at the young Alpha male, head bowing and tail wagging lowly. His cool nose bumped her cheek and as he withdrew, she nudged his chin. Her head then turned, smudged muzzle pointed at her hopeful recruit.

Before she could answer Charon affirmatively, Roo offered the Alpha a compliment, then introduced himself. "Roo's my new friend," she concurred. "We just met out on the terrace. He's new to the area and he needs a place to stay. I thought Moonspear might be a good match." But that was now up to the leader, so Wildfire fell silent and took a step back, lingering near Roo's hip but relegating herself to the background while Charon conducted the requisite interview.