The Heartwood seize and conquer

Ciervo named one of his up-and-coming Gamekeepers. She and Peregrine had not struck a friendship yet but she'd left him with a fairly favorable impression. He wondered if she'd done the same to the male in front of him, though he didn't ask. He wasn't really one for hanging around and making small talk. He wanted to cut to the chase, figure out whether or not he would be adding a warm body to his ranks today, then head back, with or without Ciervo Ostrega.

"Ah," he answered, "she's one of my hunters. You could join the team if you were interested, Ciervo. I'm not going to waste any more of your time or mine if you'd prefer to stay a free agent, though. Enjoy your fox," Peregrine said with a nod. He then turned to go, keeping an ear open in case Ciervo stopped him. If he didn't, then it was just as well. He could always think over the swarthy Alpha's offer and pay the caldera a visit later, or simply move on to other people, places and things.