Blacktail Deer Plateau some day, the pain will be useful [IC Joining]

Scipio's admittance to severing all ties soothed Dante somewhat, though he was still dubious. His skills, should they prove true, would prove valuable in the harsh season to come, and he seemed to feel as Dante did about the merits of supporting ones self and the pack. In the sense of work ethic, assuming he was not bolstering himself falsely, he would be a welcome addition.

It was not that which worried Dante, but he did not need to ask any of the questions he would like to. Only time could prove to him the truth of Scipio's claim. "So long as you bring no turmoil or violence to my pack, you are welcome here. We are a family and respect one another as one. I hope you will find a place here." His meaning was clear; if he did not heed the words, he would be out. It was a harsher term of joining than he usually gave, but Dante would take no chances. The terms were not hard to live by, after all. He would watch Scipio, as he did all new recruits, and in time he was sure he would earn his trust.