Ankyra Sound Thank God for the haters

they were well-met, the pair. velen sensed his own discomfort mirrored in the other man, and this went a far piece to disarming the new father. "it's a ...day," he muttered affably, moving closer to offer his own scent and draw in that of his companion. "i'm velen. i'm new here." no need to mention his wife and kids. not everyone needed to be privy to that right away.
"you doin' a patrol?" the chestnut-eyed wolf asked, deftly switching attention from himself. patrolling was something he did well, moreso than small talk, and he hoped the wolf opposite him would take the hint and immerse them both in a sweep of the borders.