Northstar Vale i used to be soft

Takeshi was far into the territory was the howl rang out, and so made his way there as soon as he could- but found Clay Apaata talking with the stranger. Do they know eachother? No, he realizes, as Clay asks what skills the dark stranger might have. Takeshi approaches with a chuff and a glance of approval towards Clay for his successfully executed process of gathering information. 

He clears his throat, not meaning to interrupt- but knowing these introductions must be made, and too late to catch the boy's name. I am the emperor here- Takeshi- I'm also curious about the question Clay here has asked of you- but I didn't catch your name, either. He explains, then stands quiet and tall, a looming sentinel to back up Clay in case anything happened.