Horizon Ridge awkward moment abound

Pump sensed that Nerian was not entirely comfortable walking so close to her, but decided not to act upon it. She was a leader, yet the privileges that came with the royalty status were foreign to her. Yes, she implemented rules, yes, she required her subordinates to respect and submit to her sometimes, but other than that she was just as ordinary as everyone else. The wolf-dog never forgot, where she came from and what she had been before becoming the queen of the Horizon ridge.

"Comes in handy in case of an emergency and easy to look after you all," she explained her reasons, why she wanted all of her pack mates to live nearby. Up until recently they had been a very small pack and sticking together was the safest way to stay alive in this place. Now their numbers were growing and the situation was a little different. But still...
"Lost your voice?" she asked in a good-natured manner, casting a side glance at her. It was a common thing in all of the newcomers - they were very brash and talkative during the joining process, but their spunk disappeared the moment they were on the other side of the doors.