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ingram missed the pun -- he considered himself clever, but that sly quip went straight over his head. perhaps because he was too distracted (read:obsessed) with finding wylla.

he appreciated the wolf's kind words, though he felt a sinking disappointment that he was no closer to his sister than he had been days before. the journey into the wilds had been daunting and it was starting to seem like a sisyphus project -- he was worried he may never discover wylla. what if she wasn't here anymore?

he couldn't entertain the thought, and quickly chased it from his head by shutting his eyes. when he opened them, the warm face of his red-furred comrade swam into view. "i'm sure.. where did you say you were from again, engel?" he couldn't recall if the male had parted with that information.