Ouroboros Spine Heal what has been hurt

@Rodyn—Danni, I’m going to edit my first post with Alaric to reflect meeting with Rodyn first! It would make more sense for Solenya to come upon Moonglow, then Moonspear because of distance from the Sentinels. Sorry for the thought dump lol

Something pushed her to explore, away from the protection of the giant guardians of her home. Restlessness? Loneliness? Curiosity? All three and, most likely, other things that she didn’t quite feel like lingering on too long. 

There was a coiling low in her belly, a quiet want building there. It was irritating and frustrating; she was glad to come upon scents of others—more specifically of pack—so that she might think of something else than that awful feeling of want. 

Tamping it down the best she could, she crossed heavily scented borders; lifting her nose to howl, notifying whoever close enough to hear of her presence.

No worries

Rodyn was moving slowly along the borders. He was first surprised and then irritated when a she wolf brazenly crossed borders. A soft growl hitched his throat but he approached calmly.

You know you just crossed into our lands. Care to tell me why?


His voice was a little harder than usual. His gaze stayed kind, but there was a firmness to his jaw and rigidity to his back as he waited for her answer.

Solenya jumped at the growl. 

Her verdant eyes landed on a large, earth-toned male as he spoke. She assessed him, taking in his size, his demeanor, and those gilded eyes that regarded her in return.

Dipping her head, she responded, I apologize for overstepping, I meant no disrespect. I only wanted to say hello and, hopefully, get to know the packs closest to my home in the sentinels. 

She offered him a small smile as she returned to full height, her tail waving softly. A few paw steps taken back over the borders would hopefully ease the man’s mind.

I am Solenya. she said as she moved, placing her rump down once more on neutral ground.

His body eased into a more neutral stance. The ridged look along his jaw softened as she moved. He was not an unmannered swine. And he certainly didn't want to cause upset. But borders were built for reasons.

A nod at her apology. A shift in his step. His tail hanging loosely, he weaved it once.

I'm Rodyn Ardeth of Moonglow.

Her ears flicked once, a slight tilt to her head, and her features brightened. 

Rodyn Ardeth, a pleasure to meet you. 

She scanned the surrounding area, taking in what Rodyn called Moonglow. Walls of rock rose high above her with tips of conifer trees peeking over the edges. 

Moonglow is well guarded, it seems, by both men and nature. A beautiful place must be nestled within its walls. Minor flattery, but she meant it.

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Rodyn dipped his head. Pleasure's all mine. A small smile, that colored his eyes. Crinkled at the corner.

It is. And there is much beauty to be found in it's walls.

He shifted and settled to his haunches. What brings you this way? He was not adverse to a conversation. And he thought maybe it could help with some of the grief. There was much to be found in the wake of tragedy. Something he knew all too well.