Stone Circle Wonder

i struggle with group threads; is it possible that we can do no post order, one post per round, with one round lasting seven days? just to keep this moving ^^

sry for novel

Elphaba came to him late one afternoon with news of a potential home, seated neatly between some interesting landmark that words failed to illustrate. It piqued his interest enough to have him reconsidering his thoughts on travel, and as the towering monument cast its immense shadow over its dominion he knew he wanted nothing more than to follow his wife across the country and watch her face as such sights took her breath away.

Scarcely had the stone circle come into view before they were apprehended.

These wolves were attentive, he would give them that, but his thoughts immediately turned to why that must be. The pair was a respectful distance from the border, and yet they hadn't even a chance to call out before not only one, but three of its residents arrived to address their presence. His stomach turned as he noticed the man's limp, his missing tooth, his many scars; was it conflict that drove them to vigilance? Or were these just signs of old age?

Gunnar spoke kindness, but his posture was overtly dominant and Nox — the only son and eldest child of an alpha pair — was never particularly deferential (though his posture did remain the kind of inoffensive neutral that didn't perturb most). The two that loomed sentinel behind Gunnar — the father? Nox presumed he was some kind of leader — regarded the married couple with distrustful, leering stares.

It would be best to get ahead of this. While these wolves hadn't accused the pair with their words, the way they had so swiftly descended had Equinox thinking that maybe they had been burned before. Maybe next time, we should be more cautious. He cast his wife a reassuring glance and adjusted his mouth into a polite, diplomatic smile. For once he was thankful for his upbringing, because only Elphaba should be able to see through him.

Good afternoon, he said, his tail behind him a friendly banner, My name is Equinox and this is my wife, Elphaba. Respectfully, we had intended to call for you when we reached the border's edge. Nothing to see here.

We are new to the area, and we had hoped to understand what kind of packs lay their claim here. It is our intention to find ourselves a home. With this, he warmed considerably as the life he dreamed of colored the world in front of him. Maybe with these folks, maybe not — but somewhere, and soon. He could feel it. Elphaba is a skilled hunter, he said, gesturing to her. The smell of the hare she had caught for their last meal would speak to this, if their ongoing survival as lone wolves did not. I trained as a midwife for some time and I am good with children; and as you know, this is the season for it. He smiled as he cast a glance at the second woman, silver and brown, with her round belly that betrayed her nearing due date.

When he acknowledged their audience, however, his worries reignited. If he and Elphaba had ill intent, this woman's children would have been in danger! He dared not to let it show on his face, for he had a feeling that if he let it creep into his expression it might mean trouble for them both.

Thank you for meeting with us. To that, he regarded them all.