The Heartwood Chaos and the calm.

Rannoch had been tending to @Liffey's injury when Terance barked. With his tongue in mid-stroke, the loner froze and looked at his wife curiously. Although Terance's message had not revealed much, Rannoch could tell that it was urgent. Without another word, he nudged his wife, turned from her, and sprung off towards where Terance had called. 

Even before Rannoch arrived on the scene, there were two particularly exciting scents that he caught. One belonged to a freshly killed boar, and the other belonged to a wolf that Rannoch did not recognize; he could help but wonder who Terance had brought home. 

"Terance," greeted Rannoch once he had come to a standstill before the two men. "I see you've brought dinner and a friend," he remarked, and he looked at the stranger with a smile.