Silver Creek When the sky comes falling down

Skylaris waited a few moments, before scenting her friend. He must have been close before she had howled. The grey wolfess stood up and ran over to greet Mawk, laughing at his tail. Then she gave a warm smile, stepping back and glancing around her. This was not her territory - not yet, anyway. She'd have to respect the boundaries until the time came. "Oh, Mawk! It's so good to see you! I've missed that stupid tail of yours!" she chuckled, then tipped her head to one side, leaning closer to whisper to him. There was probably no reason to whisper, but you could never be too sure. "You don't remember our deal?"

Skylaris had promised to join a pack, and Mawk had persuaded her to join the one he was in, perhaps take his place if he ever left. And she had agreed - though the other details did not need to be discussed. They need only focus on the situation at hand.