Sea Lion Shores crashing and breaking waves

Orochi's intimdating presence was welcomed until it wasn't. The woman showed her submission, backed away from whatever fight she'd once sought. It was a satisfactory response for Ying, who had hoped to keep their encounter civil. She barked for the three-legged man to halt and regardless of his response, took a few steps closer with hackles still on edge.

She sniffed the air to detect the scent of a pack but found nothing worth noting. Their claim was not yet official, but Ying was willing to conduct herself as though it were— would Orochi do the same? She stole a quick glance to see what he was making of the situation but waited to react further.