Noctisardor Bypass ides

Mateo hadn't met many in the village of Rivenwood, but he was more motivated than usual today. The thought of leaving any bubble of comfort that kept his subconscious safe from that lingering fear of rejection was, in itself, nerve-racking. Regardless of this, if he was to accept these people as his new pack staying a stranger wasn't exactly helping. The medic was nervous -- but hated the thought of being useless even more.

His chocolate gaze flickered forward to fall upon a tall, dark-clad male just ahead in his path. He squinted -- at first, Mateo thought it to be Mahler, but closer inspection soon confirmed this not to be the case. A chuff was sent towards the stranger as he came to halt a couple of feet from their left side. 

"Greetings. Mind if I aided you?"