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His silent subordinate acknowledged him then, greeting him with respect submission, which Taggarik returned with a friendly and appreciating wave of his tail. Farstep seemed content by the boy's efforts to correct his error; he grabbed the loner's muzzle between his jaws, a reminder of their hierarchy and a gesture of welcome, one that the black wolf was not inclined to interfere with as he watched with a small smile. He did not miss the grimace that appeared on the gray face.

When Farstep presumably moved to the side, Taggarik stepped forward, drawn to his full height with his ears turned forward and his tail lifted high and swaying lightly. "What is your name?" The gray wolf had some learning to do if he were to make it on the ridge, and although the black wolf almost considered turning him away for his struggle to show submission and accept the superiority of another, he ultimately decided that he would give him a chance providing he made no further errors in the next few moments.