Larksong Grotto Floating fast like a hummingbird

As he spoke, Reek noticed Eslani's approach. He had not seen her since he had returned to the grotto a battered mess from his brawl with Luke in the Phoenix Maplewood. Having assumed she had run off to copulate because of her heat, it was a pleasant surprise to see that she had stuck around. So, the assumed five of the grotto became six. It was better, of course, but their numbers still dwindled. Once he fell silent, Reek offered her a nod of greeting.

Some others spoke (both Aspen and Skeet). Reek turned his attention back to the rest of his pack and a twinge of pride to see how much the remaining members cared. "Good," he said, all whilst levying a sad attempt at a smile.

"One last thing," he added, eyes casting downward. "If you plan on heading east to scout, avoid the mountain pack that resides there." Their presence in the north in Reek's eyes was still relatively new, but the scent of the soot and Dragon Wolves was strong on the north-east. "I entered negotiations with their leader and I botched it. We don't need any more tension with the locals, especially now when we're so few in number."