Swiftcurrent Creek paper crown

The sky was still awash with grey clouds when he returned to the creek borders, @Shaara at his side. Their journey had been swift and short, something that aided in soothing the Valento's concerns; he doubted the peppered wolfess would be turned away, with numbers so low, but he maintained his composure regardless. He supposed there was no real use in recruiting wolves who didn't do anything to help the pack, and in any case, it was not his decision to make.

Large paws slowed to a halt in the dusting of snow, and he shot a quick glance toward the darker woman before tipping his muzzle to the sky and calling for @Constantine, who could make the final judgement. Recruiting wolves proved to be a somewhat difficult task, and while the pair waited, Soltero silently pondered the reasons - perhaps most wolves had already found shelter for the winter?