Whitefish River cor in absentia

Ira's words comforted him greatly; he'd been concerned about the sort of pack this might be when she'd warned it wasn't like others, but thus far, it didn't seem terribly different from what he was used to. And if he could stay a while and see how he liked it, what was there to lose? "In that case, I'd be very grateful if you'd allow me to try it out," he said politely, ears pressing forward in a polite show of determination.

Evergreen drew his gaze once more. "My sister is Dawn, sir -- the best hunter I've ever met. And my brother -- it's either River or Eventide. I only knew them as tiny puppies, so I'm not sure which one," he explained, hoping that this wouldn't make it back to his brother. He'd know him on sight, undoubtedly, so at least the embarrassing confusion wouldn't last long.

"An apprenticeship sounds like a good opportunity. If I do stay, I'd surely take advantage," he went on, looking back toward Ira, "Only, I'm not sure what I'd pursue. Hunting is something everyone should know, but I'd like to work on my other skills as well."