Shallows Edge Pack Thread

It was true Askan had expectations, but he wasn't a slave driver. He wasn't going to throw a pissy fit every time he caught someone napping, not only did that sound like a lot of work but that wasn't the sort of climate he wanted his pack to have. Productive, efficient, but still home.

So when he found Hawthorne sprawled out like a snake soaking up the sun, he had no intentions of ducking her in the lake, or tossing her off the falls.Instead, he offered her a 'boof' in greeting as he approached, head held high. A spitting image of his Father.

"What's so funny?"He asked, with a curious tilt of his head.

"Plant boy?"

Who was that? Askan racked his mind, wondering just who she was referring to. Then it dawned on him, she had to be speaking about Sachiel. As far as he was aware, he was the only other pup in these parts...and he was a boy. As for the plant part, he didn't know the kid well enough to confirm or deny it.

"You mean Sachiel? Yeah, I'm having a hard time imagining that."He said, with an amused snort.

As for her proposal, it earned Hawthorne another head tilt. Night shift huh? What was she up to? That sneaky sneak.

"I'd be okay with it."He began, speaking slowly and maintaining eye contact."Assuming you get some sleep and try not to be too sneaky. Think you can mange that? Be honest."

Admittedly, he was a little concerned for her safety, but she was a smart girl. She knew that help was never far if she needed it.

Askan didn't quite understand how she didn't know his name but...Kids were weird, it was best not to think too hard about it, lest he give himself a headache. Askan rumbled in approval as she licked at his chin. He wasn't the sort to demand this sort of thing, but shit it felt good when it was offered readily to him.

"As long as he wants to, he can come along too. If he says no though, respect his choice. Some people like to sleep at night, you know?"He didn't think Hawth was a bully but he imagined she could get a little stubborn at times. "He knows about plants too?"That seemed to be a running theme these days, wolves with medicinal knowledge.

"Well...Try and keep out of trouble, will you?"He told her, knowing full well she'd have a hard time doing that. Not that it was a problem, it was a part of her charm."And as always, if you see or smell anything out of the ordinary, make sure you let me or Reyes know. If we're not about then tell Remington, all right?"

Aside from the fact that he thought his parents didn't care or notice, Sachiel hadn't mentioned much about his family. As it turned out his Father was a healer of sorts, or at the very least knew about plants. Well, maybe he wasn't completely useless then if he'd passed on some knowledge to his kid. But still, if he came from the far south he should have realised Sachiel was missing by now. They were anything but far south.

"Lead the way then."Askan told her, his tail swishing behind him. A snack sounded good about now, but good company sounded even better.

It was good to be home.

Askan bowed down into a stretch, his tail wagging behind him. The southern borders seemed in fine order, as he'd taken the time to sniff and mark them on his way back. It seemed as though Gabe could hold the fort perfectly fine on his own. Not that Askan intended to leave anytime soon, but it was reassuring to know nonetheless.

Still, where was his welcoming party? Why wasn't he being showered with greetings and maybe a boop or two? Askan scowled as he glanced about, half tempted to announce himself so at least someone would come and greet him. That seemed a little self centred though, not to mention it would sort of send a mixed message. Make yourself busy, he'd told them...but also wait around on his beck and call.

Yeah, that didn't sound right at all. He'd wait and maybe take advantage of the quiet to grab a nap, before one of the kids got all up in his grill.