Redhawk Caldera You can be mean when you look this clean

The male's paws clunked against the earth, pulling up dirt as he trotted through this new territory he now occupied. The overpowering new scents drove him insane and he couldn't help but set out to explore them. A light breeze was enough to lead him towards a bush covered in a particular odor the young wolf could not remember smelling before. He carefully inspected the shrub with his nose, attempting to identify the irresistible fragrance. When memory failed him and the scent remained a mystery, the young male began to rub his left side against the bush attempting to coat his fur with this intriguing aroma.

He did the same motion with his right side and then repeated this over and over again until he was satisfied. With the scent now woven in his fur the pale male sat and continued to inspect the shrubbery trying to determine if the bush itself was producing this incredible aroma, or perhaps if an unknown animal or even another wolf had left the the odor here.

I don't know whether or not Finley's back yet, so-o-o I am going to be weirdly vague about it. I couldn't resist hopping on the newcomer! ;)

Her ankle had swollen in the past day or so. There was no way she could put her weight on it, which meant that if she wanted to walk anywhere, she had to hitch her leg to her chest and hop on three legs. As if I wasn't already clumsy enough, Wildfire thought as she hobbled away from her resting spot near the caldera's base to find somewhere to relieve herself.

Even squatting was difficult, mostly because it was hard to balance, but she somehow managed to empty her bladder without falling in her own puddle of pee. Wildfire straightened, then glanced to her left, then to her right. She didn't expect to see anyone or anything, so her brows lifted when she noticed a pale figure rubbing against a bush in the distance.

Slowly, she began to hop-skip-stumble that way. She didn't recognize this fellow, she realized as she came closer. Her fur began to prickle. She was no Warden but she was a Warrior and she would defend her pack's territory if necessary, even if she was more likely to fall flat on her face than chase away a trespasser.

Thanks for joining!

His nose slightly scrunched up at the smell. The scent was so familiar but he just couldn't remember where from, however that didn't surprise him. He could barely remember what happened yesterday, let alone months ago. The presence of another went completely unnoticed while his focus on the bush grew. It wasn't until the female drew closer did her scent finally reach him. He turned to face the fiery wolfess, fur slightly puffed at the sudden and unexpected company. However he relaxed when his senses finally came to him and he realized she was of the same pack as him.

"Hello" he said and allowed his mouth to open and tongue hang limp to the side. It didn't even occur to the male that he probably no longer smelt as a pack member after he had drenched himself in the mysterious bush scent.

Editing to conclude and archive.

Her father, mother and brother usually attacked first and asked questions later (if at all). Wildfire was more diplomatic and less confrontational than the rest of her family. Although she was prepared to attack should it prove necessary, paw be damned, she didn't immediately go for the guy's throat.

She eyed him disapprovingly when he faced her, tongue lolling from his muzzle. "Are you aware you're on the caldera's territory?" she asked in a clipped tone, her blackened tail stiff behind her. It was quite possible he was a new recruit but he hadn't exactly bothered to make that clear right away. "State your name and business." The right this instant was implied in her tone.

The wolf remained rather unflappable as he explained that he had been accepted into the pack recently. Wildfire calmed down considerably, resuming her much more affable demeanor. She did remind him to be careful about introducing himself to everyone, lest someone else more dangerous mistake him for a trespasser. The two of them exchanged a bit of small talk and then Wildfire excused herself to hobble away to rest.