“It was not I that made the first threat,” she reminded him with calm reply. “Do not forget that it was two of your own that breeched our borders and stole from our cache. If I bare any threat to your land, then it is in response to what was done to us.” She was growing tired of the Creek seemingly forgetting it was the act of their own that started this tension, as well as her continued efforts to try to peace. If she bore her fangs or threatened their neighboring ground, then it was because of their insult dealt to their mountain neighbors.
Yet now was not the time to impress this again.
“…I seek help where I may find it,” she continued. “Regardless of where you lay your allegiance. I am not at a luxury to ignore your skills when my brethren need it.” Pride was for those who could spare it, and while she had her own as Alpha, it was not strong enough to let this opportunity slip by. If it would see her family well, then she could sacrifice her pride. Calmly, the female breathed. “I will take you to where our herbs and plants are stored… but in turn for your…assistance…what do you request from the Vale?” |