Arrow Lake They're going to be guarding my bed. I wanted to see who they were

A simple nod was given by the newcomer before two others arrived; the mottled grey co-leader Mahler and Takiyok, the tall, pale woman Redshank had seen only in passing. He turned his head slightly to acknowledge both, ears falling in respect to the two more dominant wolves, though felt a twinge of slight resentment as he studied their forms. All three were large, gifted with height and musculature with an intimidating mien. A flicker of annoyance flashed though his features and the boy drew upright defensively.

He looked back as the man introduced himself as Corvus, but not before cracking a joke that was punctuated with a cheshire grin. While he had a point, the Cairn's sombre scowl remained and he offered only a clipped, "Redshank." in reply.