Thunder Dome THE HATTER IS ARMED WITH A CACTUS

So she had been the one to call, just as was suspected. Given the situation, the dragon was glad to have assumed correctly. It would allow for her focus to reside solely upon the girl, rather than having to go off in search of a trespasser. Perhaps she would not have minded either way, if it weren't for the fact that her current partner in conversation was alone. No pack and, seeing as she'd not mentioned any other names, no companions for traveling. The confirmations were accepted with a faint nod of her head, showing that her following silence was not due to having missed the other's words. If she wished to settle somewhere, then there was a chance for both parties to leave the exchange with something they desired. With her mind having been temporarily preoccupied with questions meant to be asked, she was grateful Jolon was there to answer the outsider's query.

The male neared her, touching his muzzle to her shoulder, then returned to his sitting position. While she'd not needed to be encouraged to speak, she appreciated what she presumed to be concern from him. Like herself, it seemed as if he was interested in gathering more followers for the tribe, and for that she could not call him out on his actions. "As he said, we have yet to place an official claim upon this land, but it is ours by word," she began, taking the time to sit herself down. There was a chance they might be there for a bit as questions were asked and information given, so allowing one's legs the chance to rest through sitting seemed like the most logical of choices. "To lay the foundations of our tribe, it is what we wish to accomplish. However, until then, we seek those in need of a home, those willing to stay with us from the very start of things. Of course, that means we ask for loyalty from those interested in joining us." Absolute devotion was the most sought out of traits in those joining the tribe, yet, Asterr knew better than to ask that of someone right away. If someone was capable of offering such to her, however, she'd certainly never deny it—it all depended on the wolf, she knew, as well as their experiences in the past.

"If it is a place to settle within that you seek, and you have naught a problem with vowing your allegiance to both the tribe and myself, then I see no reason to not permit you access to our lands," the yearling offered. "Normally, a leader would ask of you to speak your strengths, the abilities you possess, but I believe actions speak louder than words. If you do choose to give yourself to us, I will expect to see you working towards that which interests you the most." To pursue a trade, as well as specialties, would definitely earn any member positive attention from the dragon, but it would not be demanded of any one wolf. They were a tribe, a family, and as such they would work together in order to accomplish that which is necessary for survival.