Redtail Rise Crossing the frontier, 2

A wolf, a wolf he already knew. A wolf that had hurt him when he was just a cub. However, he tried not to be intimidated and only took a step back, more out of respect than out of desire to flee.

"Hello," he said softly, blinking, "I come to apologize for my earlier disrespect to this pack. I was foolish, but time has taught me. I thank this pack for letting me live." He backed up a bit more, bowing his head politely.

"I'm not proud of what I'm going to ask for," he whispered, letting his tail twitch behind him "But I only seek the mercy of this pack one more time." His voice began to shake "I can learn and serve this pack... Only if you let me."