Verdant Basin journey's end

Despite the older mans surprise and Alder's forward question, he was humored. The scarred man revealed that he'd made a mistake in battle, and though the Pryor could relate, the next bit of info was even more surprising. Such a warrior that could take on two others had earned respect! Alder winced in sympathy, but nodded when his own story was prompted. 

                     "Bear attack. My pack and I were still in the process of settling when the beast attacked. I jumped in front of the swing that would've killed my friend and sank my fangs into its throat.... Too bad she went and deserted us after." 

Alder is clearly proud of his scarrage, made clear by the perking of his ears and the rise of his tail, if not the grin across his face. 

                                                             "I'm Alder Pryor."