Jade Fern Grove listen to silence, it has so much to say.

He hadn't been tense, exactly, but Kel had felt almost like he was holding his breath until the stranger smiled and spoke. The man was easygoing by first impression. Relaxing in a new way, Kel shook his head. Only close. There's been conflict in the valley recently, He explained, stepping closer so they could speak normally.
Just passing through? He asked conversationally, smelling no pack scent at all on the other wolf. Briefly it crossed his mind that he might be looking for a place to stay, but Kel was unsure. Riverclan could use more support in hunting and defense, but would Silvertongue or Ash Paw look favorably on him bringing a stranger to them for admittance?