Shadow Mountain CRAWLIINNGG IN MY SKIIIN

She was listening, the prospective queen's decisions seeming better and better. Veritas could see the changes happening in her posture and the contemplative look on her face. "Well, I'm not going to be joining your pack - I do have intentions to form my own pack, but I'd love to go along with you as a healer. Just so you understand, it's not official. I'm not part of your group and I intend to break off when I see you have settled well - still, I want to make sure you'll be fine in your location first." Veritas looked carefully at the other woman. "Better tell your mate about that, though. The moment he attempts to pummel me into 'place', I'm leaving. Immediately. There's no room for negotiation here."

She have a cautious smile, dipping her head in acknowledgment of her decision. "And I, Malice Lanius, am Veritas Requiem, though you may call me either Veritas, Jabez or Requiem. They all work fine as names."