it's that same old song

They came, as he had expected – the Creek ranks had nestled itself in to a tightly wound unit with the more problematic members gone – Shadow and Cadfael being the ones that came to the regal’s mind. They did not always get along.. but it was the same bicker one would have with a family member, and it eased the male to know he had subordinates he could not only trust, but could call friends.

His own stance stiffened at the high banner Dovev seemed to proclaim with his own posture, his eyes flashing to the male as his muzzle lifted a notch. If he expected any to challenge his authority it was the tundra beast – but, if the male did usurp his current rank, he knew the pack would still be in good paws. “Thank you for coming,” he offered them both, his muzzle giving a small nod as his gaze drifted between the both of them.

“If you haven’t found her yet.. Paarthurnax has returned to the Creek. I’m not sure why she specifically chose to leave Shadow.. albeit the simple fact he’s an asshole.” There was a small pause, for this news was not the one that worried him – “I don’t imagine him to let this happen amicably. Especially given that she is pregnant with his pups.”