Stavanger Bay And the poets are just kids who didn't make it

James blinked. He had lost the thought of joining her pack, as he found Saltwinter his home now. Bitting his lip, he thought of a response. "It seems I had found comfort in the mysterious pack, miss Aria. But, nonetheless, thank you for the offer," he said, carefully choosing his words. 

 He awaited if she were to respond or let the silence stay. For once, his ears were still, his body relaxed.