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Similarly, Rian wasn't fond of the way Rannoch dismissed them, but he didn't have the energy to make mention of it. They were all still feeling one another out, especially Rian and Rannoch, regardless of the mutual understanding they'd reached since their dominance dispute. Everything about this was new to them all, and one way or another, things would settle into place and lessons would be learned. The young O'Malley wasn't about to chastize their defacto leader in front of the entire pack, either. It would only serve to make him look like a jerk, and embarass the Frostfur male.

So when Cypress nudged him and slunk off past Liffey, Rian followed suit. He passed by Liffey after Cypress did, and lent her a small smile of reassurance. Any friend of Rannoch's was welcome here, it seemed to say, but he didn't put words to his thoughts. Not until he had a better feel for her, and her connection to his brother. The yearling then passed the gathering and headed off to find a drink, and mark the borders of their campsite.