he stands not alone

Though the Alpha offered the food back, Kisu let it stay there while they conversed. The grey wolf huffed at being called old. Was his age really that far displaced from every other wolf around here? They all seemed to be yearlings, or not much older. He frowned slightly at the thought.

Kisu stood upright, his tail swaying slightly when his leader smiled at him. "Your mothers must have been very kind, ...may I ask your name? My given name is Kisu." The male paused a beat before answering the Alpha's question. "I rather enjoy this area. I have never been to the sea before, and I feel free in the scent it gives. This will be an nice area year-round."