The need for surnames was a practice lost on the Alpha, but it was one she respected with the same caution as religion. If it was what made another unique, then by their means it could be maintained without conflict. But for ease of recognition, she was content to regard the female simply as Sky.
“Sky it is then,” she added once in agreement, then slowly lowered her muzzle in a greeting manner. Despite the manner in which they had met, she was not without her practiced etiquette. Though it was fortunate that the beige wolf had found her instead of her mate. Such pleasantries would surely not have been in place. “Xi’nuata is fine,” lifting her muzzle, she let her head sit comfortably between her shoulders. “These lands belong to the Northstar Vale,” introducing the lands once more, she swept her muzzle gradually from the pines to the near hidden peaks of the bordering mountain. “And if you are to live here…” Her gaze returned to Sky. “Not only are you to see to the care of those within it, but defend its borders from our enemies and trespassers.
“If you are unable to fight, you will learn how to defend… whether under the guidance of myself or my mate. Do you understand this?” |