Moonspear i pay my debt in hugs

a hug was received rather than given, and acrux felt as if he might be even more indebted to the man now. but he leaned into the embrace anyways, hackles smoothing as introductions were exchanged. he shot talisman a curious and apologetic mix of a glance, nose wiggling to take in the coyote's scent. 

alaric was correct, he recognized the smell during his earlier time in the healing ulaq. that, and during the brief encounter they had along the borders. he didn't remember much from that time, and shifted beneath alaric's hug after the first introductions were concluded. 

the mentioned of the dog was acknowledged for a moment before talisman offered a greeting of his own. acrux stepped out from the older man's embrace as the initial unease settled. "nice to meet you too, talis," he offered with a forced smile. 

the questioned caused a twitch of the boy's ear as he turned to face the councilor. the healing scars along his neck twinged, and he opted to keep his reasoning for seeking his rescuer out to himself. he would give alaric a proper thanks later. 

"i just wanted to see if alaric wanted to hang out," he revealed with a casual roll of his shoulders.