Larksong Grotto Some things are better kept unknown

Obviously, the other wolf was uncomfortable with opening up even further. It was clear to see in the sorrowful expression that made his face contort with grief. With his own emotional baggage to worry about, Reek could understand the discomfort Zaavier must have felt, so he pried no further. Reek had made mistakes of his own -- countless mistakes -- nor would he feel comfortable talking about them to a wolf he barely knew.

"That's alright then," he said with a friendly nod. They walked together around the lake until they neared the actual grotto— the cave that Reek had claimed for himself. He stopped. "Well, I'm going to leave you here. This is where I sleep— so, if you need me, I'm usually around here somewhere." Unless he was away on a recruitment run or searching for Tavi, he tried to be as much of a presence for his wolves as possible.

With the brief tour over, Reek bid the new recruit farewell and plodded off to continue his duties for the day.