Larksong Grotto the world looks down and frowns

He was very optimistic, whereas Tavi was unusually reserved about the entire thing. Then again, she had gotten her ass handed to her by someone she respected - and still respected - so, there was that. At least they could try and make friends with other packs; and this time, there would be no Esaro to screw things up. If Tavi were to accept the role of Alpha, she'd make sure that only the best of the best could stand at her side. No more fools, or children, or anyone that couldn't handle it. Their new home would be a fortress indeed, but it would need defending, and so she'd make sure they had proper warriors and guardians to do just that.

You're probably right, she finally conceded, although her tone had not changed. And I'm sure we can befriend others if that doesn't work. I guess I'm just... Not over it. 'It' being.. All of the chaos that had led to their expulsion from the Maplewood. Reek and Tavi would make a new life here in time, but the wounds were still so fresh. Perhaps it would go down in history as the beginning of a feud, or something equally poetic.