Ouroboros Spine i see your bones beneath

the sound of footfalls draws kivaluk's attention away from the borders and to, instead, kukutux. his gaze flickers over her, noting the white fur draped like a shawl elegantly over her shoulders though he diverts his gaze not long after. she is his leader, now. extended family, sure, but still his alpha.

she keeps pace with him well enough, though he slows it in mind that he has company.

the borders, kivaluk replies simply. a small pause is given before he adds, quietly, i am trading scout for mercenary. she is the first he's admitted this to; despite how right this change feels and has felt.