Lost Creek Hollow Perfect

terance watched as the pack rolled in, noting that more wolves turned up than he had expected... perhaps that was just his pessimism taking over, he was glad to see more wolves loyal to him and arbiter than to rannoch. or perhaps more would leave now that they knew what had happened. either way, terance was surprised and pleased... and most certainly relieved. it showed with each wolf that appeared as he became less and less tense. 

he let arbiter take the lead, and when the floor opened up terance chimed in. arbiter will be more than capable -- i'm sure none of you have doubts, he said in a low tone. silently, terance wondered how many of these wolves were pitying him -- if any. he remembered when seabreeze left, and how there was an air of pity anytime he spoke to someone. if it would be similar now... terance didn't know, but he didn't want the pity. he wanted their respect and loyalty -- and their hard work to keep the pack afloat. i'll be making a journey to our allies at moonspear, i think they would be willing to help us. i'll have more information on how when i return. he glanced back at arbiter, having said his spiel, and then around the clearing. 

his gaze landed on the tiny trio of menaces that he and arbiter we're raising. they'd mostly behaved thus far... though terance had been a bit distracted. pike said upright, a single ear pricked while the other one flopped over, with his lip caught on a puppy tooth. a small smile pressed to his features, and he glanced again at his mate.