Northstar Vale Wondering Soldier

Saena arched a brow as the man submitted and explained himself. The answer wasn't very fulfilling, but seeing as Howl wasn't near enough to cause too much concern, she saw no reason to correct him with actions. Nevertheless, Saena would never be a woman who did anything more than tolerate the presence of non-pack wolves in Duskvale, so there was no neutrality, either. She held herself with authority, alongside something that might pass for either poise or displeasure.

With a flex of her paws, the lead bitch took a step closer and told Howl, "you are on Duskvale land." She didn't share her name, maybe because it didn't matter too much—he could surely smell anything of value about her as easily as she could smell his age and affiliation with others. For once, she adopted Warbone's way in this.

"We don't mind you passing through," Saena informed the traveler, "so long as you respect us and our space. I can escort you if you need."