Heron Lake Plateau always time for second guesses

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Camilla was the one who came forward to speak up, and Niamh couldn’t help but pity the female who had obviously been so terrified by whoever it was- her man, apparently- that her speech was broken and stilted. This made Niamh feel better...If it was a pack of wolves coming after her because she’d done something wrong, then Niamh wouldn’t allow them to join as they would potentially endanger the whole pack. In this situation, they would be cruel to turn away a female who was trying to run away from what Niamh could only assume was an abusive husband. Perhaps she should have asked more- but she was willing to assume the rest of Camilla’s story, and with Phox becoming willing to stand up to anyone who came for her, she nodded.

”Our pack will protect you.” She said with a nod, glancing to Phox. He wouldn’t have to be alone in taking care of her- if someone chose to disturb the peace of the pack, they’d all be involved. She wouldn’t let Phox be the only one to deal with an abusive ex-husband. It was clear that she wanted to help as well, and in particular, she seemed attached to Phox who had somehow become her guardian of sorts.  ”You must contribute to the pack as you stay here, but it might be best to avoid the borders for some time.” She said. Just in case her pursuer came to the plateau looking and caught her scent. If it was enough to make him trespass, then they would all be in danger. ”If more than one comes searching for her, though,” Niamh said, ”Then we’ll have to reassess the situation.” She said. She gestured, then, for Camilla to go further into the claimed packlands, and away from the borders as she had indicated before.

”Come in, now. Let’s have Phox show you around,” She said, gently rubbing the side of her muzzle against Camilla’s, imparting a bit of courage as well as her own scent so that she could feel as though she belonged. 

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