Stone Circle Becoming one with the stones.

She found a grounding in Ulfhild's presence; her Systir made her strong. Taktuq could not fear the bear-wolf when the Shieldmaiden was here beside her.

Bjorn spoke, and Taktuq considered him. He sought shelter, like every other who found their place within Kvarsheim, and, just the same, he sought a home. Her fur still prickled from the echoes of his call, but she stilled herself and steadied her thoughts. Being a loner was enough to steal anyone's social graces, after all.

She cast a quick glance to Ulfhild before addressing Bjorn again. If you are to run with Kvarsheim, I will work with you to take the threat out of your howl. Otherwise, it will only bring trouble, and she would not be the reason trouble came crashing down around them. Kvarsheim is a family, and it was at these words she finally softened, her love for the pack seeping through, we run, work, live, love as family, together. We pull our weight because our eye is on the other first. Is this the life that you seek?

Taktuq could tell that with some shaping, he could be a fine protector, like Ulfhild, Gunnar, and Tauris, even. And with pups on the horizon, they could use all the more eyes and all the more strength.