Redhawk Caldera I Don't Have the Right Name, or the Right Looks, but I Have Twice the Heart

Sorry for the wait!  Silly vacation popped up

The ploy worked well enough for introductions took place for a few moments, giving Finley time to think.  She was derailed momentarily by the revelation that this Aduin was the stranger's brother, but a brief oh that's fuckin' great... was all it took to get her back on track.  With nothing left to do but drop the bomb, she gave a sigh and a flash of a smile.

"Unfortunately, our borders are currently closed to new wolves," Fin said finally, her face apologetic and suuuuuper uncomfortable, "Our numbers are already high for the amount of territory we hold.  That and our alpha is pregnant, meaning neither of them is in the position to trust more new blood so easily, there being so much at stake." 

Finley paused, feeling out her words before she spoke in a move that was very unlike her, and due mostly to the fact that she wanted to make a good impression with her kid watching.  "But it is Winter, and members tend to come and go.  If you are truly intent upon joining our ranks, it would be a testament to the kind of loyalty you would show us if you were to stick around and wait to earn a place once.. if.. one opens up," she continued, her gaze flickering to the doe.  It would probably be too much to say 'oh and leave us your food too', even though it would also be a point in her court.  But Fin was sending her away with instruction to live as a lone wolf until they had room for her...  It would be a little mean to steal her food when she'd have to work so much harder to get more.  Not usually a concern of hers, but her son was watching.  Must behave self.