Silver Creek one fish, two fish

With a few more tentative steps, and a closer scrutinization of the stranger before him, the very first thing the former hunter noticed.. was his face. Scarring, most prominently, but not exclusively, around the other’s right eye. Curiously, the markings did not appear to resemble anything that might’ve been inflicted by the jaws of another - rather, the injury appeared to be the result of some alternate source, though Alarick would not allow himself to speculate beyond that. The stranger sported a darker coat and appeared to be a rangy thing, taller, perhaps quick… though, the hunter was curious about how the disability would affect speed or agility. 

Guy seemed polite enough, anyway, casually dismissing Alarick’s thanks with a wry smile, though the expression faded not long thereafter. For the briefest of moments, the other appeared contemplative, but the hunter did not have to wait long to hear why. Alarick’s question was answered with another, pertaining to the pack at hand. There was just enough emphasis on the inquiry that it did warrant a brief pause to contemplate it, even as he received the information he’d originally sought only moments thereafter. Alarick turned his head in the direction the other had indicated for long enough to mark it to memory, though his focus had not yet left the previously uttered question.

“Thank you. I.. do suppose, it would be reasonable to learn about them, and to consider that.” He admitted thoughtfully, offering a nod to go along with the verbal concession, but he would not go so far as to express his intent one way or another. While he most certainly wasn’t ready to commit himself to any pack just yet, not so soon, there was value to be had in learning about the local packs. If or when he did feel comfortable making a decision to align with one of them, the more he knew, the better. 

Sitting back, the hunter curled his tail at his paws, making his intentions on remaining clear. Resting his gaze on the other once more as another statement was issued, he offered another small nod. ”Obviously, I am not.” He spoke, going for a bit of wry humor and a small smile to match. ”My name is Alarick. I appreciate the information you’ve provided me so far.” A thought hatched in the back of his mind, but he wouldn’t reveal it, not just yet.