Heron Lake Plateau Demon Boss

Towhee's brows lifted curiously when Niamh mentioned Apple's possible affiliation with Shadewood. She turned her head to see what Rory had to say on the matter, in time to catch a furrowed brow. "She was alone both times I ran into her," was all the youth contributed, rolling her shoulders. "Sorry, I dunno." Rory paused and then put a paw beside her mouth to block Apple's view as she added, sotto voce, "I don't think she knows either..."

Niamh took the opportunity to question Apple about it, leaving Towhee to wonder if Rory might be right. But if Apple was with Shadewood, then joined them, what sort of problems might arise from that? Suddenly, the darker Beta decided Apple simply wasn't worth any of this trouble. Before she could let Niamh know, her counterpart turned toward her and signed a message. She chewed on the other wolf's words a moment, then glanced at Rory, then Apple, and finally back to Niamh.

-This is too much of a risk for me. I'm thinking we should turn her away. Maybe Rory could show her back to Shadewood,- Towhee surmised with a slow shrug. She turned to see the teenager watching them uncomprehendingly and wanted to repeat herself out loud, but waited to see if Niamh agreed before announcing the decision publicly.