Horizon Ridge searching.

"I know," The other male said with the slightest smirk when Surra told him of his acceptance. One of Surra's ears flicked back, unsure if the smirk was good-natured or not. For the time being he assumed the best. “I am Ragnar, the Ridge’s Beta and Head Warden.” 'I was right', Surra thought, dipping his head again to the other male, slightly lower this time in a respectful acknowledgement of his rank. A slight smile crossed his face as he responded. "Ragnar - I was hoping to cross paths with you."

Though Surra made a point of showing respect to Ragnar, his ears held a generally neutral position rather than submissively lying back. Something the young adult had struggled with as a juvenile was separating his belief in respect for hierarchy and strength from being shy and submissive. Through traveling alone, and coming across others who were his equals in status if not always in strength, he had learned the difference. And it was something he made a point to act upon.

Then there was a moment of quiet between the two males. Surra let it sit, comfortable in silence. He studied the male a bit more, realizing that though the other was slightly larger than him, it wasn't by much. Ragnar just held an air of size about him, both physically and more spiritually.

“I know that Pump has already spoken to you of skills but I am curious about yours,” Ragnar finally spoke, carefully sitting. Surra watched the wound on his Beta's leg from the corner of his eye, but it didn't appear to tear open or pain the other male excessively. Surra also found himself settling back onto his haunches as he chose is words in response. "I have no one skill that I pursue more actively than others at the moment," Surra spoke honestly. "I know how to fight and how to hunt. The only thing I don't know much about is healing. I am interested in choosing something one day to master, but in the meantime I just want to learn and fill whatever role I am needed in."