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The boy sat next to the red wolf-- Engel, apparently-- and smiled gently at him.
Alarian Keil. He introduced himself, not expecting the other to recognize his last name. It occurred to him then that his companions might start to miss him soon. He still had hunting to do!

I have to go, I'm expected. Alarian said softly, licking Engel's ear one more time before he turned to go. Thank you, Engel. I won't forget you.

Then he departed, heading off first to find another place-- not the creek, definitely not-- to bathe himself before he got to his intended task.