The Bracken Woods blood-freezing

He'd known the packs based on family ties, the ones requiring a contract, and the ones barely held together at all. Of course, it was a wide spectrum with many in-betweens, some of which even he'd never known. But, her answer was surprisingly simple. Surviving.. which was exactly his goal out here anyway. Dedication could go either way with him. His devotion to the Rise had shown him he isn't as flaky as his homeland may have once believed. He'd have to find out later and if in practice, he ended up not suiting her requirements, she'd be sure to make it known.

"Alright," he exhaled and fanned back his ears respectfully. "I'm interested," Dio answered, still straight-faced with a little curiosity in his tone. "Anything else I should know?" he asked. So far, his picture of the place was hazy, but he had very little else going for him right now.