Duck Lake living with the ducks

Maybe an exit for Eli & Shadow in the next round? o: Shadow could lead him to SC? I don't wanna mess up our current thread so hope this is alright :D

It wasn't the white she-wolf that spoke to him first – saying that the first thing you “learn” at the Creek was respect. An eyebrow raised, wondering if Shadow assumed that he hadn't been in a pack before. He knew how they ran, knew what it was like and he learned how to be respectful long ago! It was a touch irritating for this stranger to assume these things about him. Maybe he did seem a bit too carefree and casual, but Eli wasn't planning to just laze around and do nothing! He puffed his cheeks up, pulling his chin defensively close to his throat with a pout. But he relaxed a few seconds later, nodding his head in understanding.
If Shadow hadn't seemed submissive towards Bazi, he would have assumed that he was the Alpha instead.
“I understand,” he paused. “I don't plan on using you guys, so I will definitely pull my weight! I'm best at guarding the pups and keeping them entertained, but I will also make sure to hunt and patrol...” Do whatever was necessary at the time. He was the sort that learned fast once he was properly taught. His gaze shifted towards Bazi, tilting his head as the white female excused herself. He gave her a shy smile.
“Thank you.” The agouti wolf said – the words feeling weird and Eli felt awkward. Dealing with a strange pack and not knowing these wolves well just made him feel like a sitting duck... but he was certain that he would gradually find his place in Swiftcurrent Creek... or so he hoped. His attention shifted away once the lass had left, watching the silver male closely with ears kept pressed back – his posture overall was submissive.