Phoenix Maplewood Before The Light Of Day

She, Hydra, and Lyra had talked a little about Morningside. It was clear that her sisters were not too invested in what happened to the pack, but Alya had grown to care a small measure for the hardy little group. That meant Hydra and Lyra would do their best to help, but Alya felt that, without Aditya's guidance, there was not much that could be done for the pack. Not by them alone, at least.

Still, she was doing what she could - even if that meant answering border calls. Several beats too late, thanks to her still-healing hind leg.

She was surprised to find the scent of Easthollow on Morningside's outskirts. It was not a wolf that Alya had ever met, but she was familiar, by now, with the scent of their leader.

"I'll do in a pinch," she said dryly, having heard the last of their exchange. "I'm Alya Ostrega. Regent, until Aditya returns, or until someone else steps up." Or until I go home, she thought to herself, a little melancholy. "Who am I speaking to? And what is it you need?"