Ouroboros Spine the fall of the house of usher

Ashlar allowed Avicus to set the time and pace of their travel, and as he went he resolved himself for what they would do. He would tell them of his brother, and that he belonged with his family in Ursus. That he would do what it took to resolve this peacefully and to fix whatever reason they held him for. It was hard for the naive wolf to imagine why they'd want to keep anyone who did not wish to be here. Perhaps Karst (they had worked to a name he recalled) did not want to come back?

They would find out. Ashlar nodded, then took a steadying breath and lifted his muzzle. The call that he gave was respectful and contained that signature, sweet innocence. He was eager to have a conversation, and strangely, felt no nervousness. This was right and this was helping - there was nothing that could have felt more suited.