Big Salmon Lake simmer down now

Ashton's return was a relief, yet Peregrine still hadn't tracked down Finley and now he was starting to get seriously worried. In fact, he couldn't sit still this morning and, after bidding Fox goodbye, he departed from the caldera to attempt a cursory search for their would-be Beta.

He eventually wound up near the shore of Big Salmon Lake. He spotted a strange wolf drinking there and made an approach. Peregrine kept his head and tail positioned neutrally, his black muzzle angled low to cover his throat. His steps were confident but careful as he closed the space between himself and the stranger.

"Hello," he said, taking in the white male's scent. He detected no trace of Finley. He hadn't really expected to anyway. "I'm Perry, Alpha of a nearby pack," he introduced, then lapsed into silence to allow the male to introduce himself in turn or respond in whatever way he liked.