a quick drink

"Everyone's got to start somewhere," he replied, with a reassuring smile. His natal pack's life was so intertwined with the river that he and his siblings were practically born swimming. It wasn't a hard thing to learn, and he was confident Amber would pick it up quickly when the time came.

"So, Amber, you must be new to the pack," he said. He himself had joined not long ago, shortly before the pack fragmented and broke in half. It was refreshing to see some new faces around after losing so many members. "How are you liking it so far?"