Sleepy Fox Hollow dreamers, they never learn

Mahler came first, and then Takiyok. Mou began to posture, and she tensed up, murmuring, It's okay, it's okay, to her mate. I know them. They're allies. Eventually, he relented, but the tone had been set; what might have been a seamless transition was now a little stilted. She didn't blame Mou for it, of course. They were all on edge.

And you, Mahler, she replied, giving the man a small nod, then turned to address the both of them. Blackfeather Woods is no more. I am not fit to lead, and our numbers diminished to nothing. I've come to ask if what remains of my family can become part of Diaspora.

She gestured with pointed muzzle to each wolf in turn. This is Mou, Maegi introduced, unsure of whether his full name would be recognized (and cause strife), and Elfie. She beckoned the boy closer, knowing he must feel the same awkwardness and perhaps even many times what the adults did. The rest disappeared or departed. Or died.

Maegi shifted to fully face the leadership of Diaspora again, face a blank slate as she waited for their response.