His dark head bobbed, and he smirked partially at how well she took her now busy days. He assumed she must have been setting up her medical unit just in case it be needed. Least it was warmer now, and he hoped she didn't have too hard of a time getting ready. Really, he was very glad to hear she wasted no time. All the more he was glad she'd found the grove. At some point he might volunteer to help her with something. He really wanted to learn a bit more about healing. It had it's purpose, and he was hungry for knowledge, not to mention he wanted to get to know her better. She, unlike some others, seemed like she had no problem staying put in pack life despite it's busy days. He said nothing else, turning his attention to the small, white lady. He wasn't sure if he liked or not. He was very suspcious these days, all the same wanted to give her a fair chance. Stupidity wasn't exactly a virus spreading from one loner to the next. Though it sure would have made a lot more sense at times.

He swayed his weight to his back limbs, not having much else to say. Naira brought up a very good question. Why Swift River? His ears swept upward, he turned his muzzle, his eyes clearing asking why too.

She took a brief time to answer. It wasn't really much of one, more a mere statement. If one didn't know the packs, he wasn't sure how he would have picked either. There were no words ready to roll from his tongue, he had no hollow remark. Almost like a swift breeze Corinna's voice rang out, and he lowered himself for his leader. Cori had made a very good point. This time he was merely there to help welcome a new member, or chase off a pest, be it whatever Corinna said. Hanging close to Naira his honey colored eyes did not leave Athena's. The only motion was his tail beating at the short nudge of greeting. He waited like the rest of them for a good reason for her being here, and not else where.

What she offered wasn't anything spectacular, and Triell admired her for being honest. What he thought had to be. If what she said was true she could hunt to feed small mouths, or be comfortable watching them when Corinna needed a break. This year Corinna would have everything she needed, and would not question loyalty. It was most of the reasons he was not with Volkan, but standing here doing his part. His muzzle would tip in his leader's direction, wondering if she would find use for this wolf.

Silent as stone he studied Corinna he may know her, but he was never aware if she would let a wolf stay, or be sending them on their way. It changed from time to time, and from wolf to wolf. It seemed Athena had said and done all the right things and was now officially a River wolf. Maybe, he could possibly warm up to her now. He did admire how she had taken everything being submissive, but not quite back down. His black banner beat quickly behind him at the thought of another hunt. It was defintely needed to restore their low caches, and see how worthy and skilled these new wolves were. He was not too doubtful, though time would tell all.


"Of coarse," he murmured to Corinna with a humble smile, and another sway of his tail. He watched Corinna take her leave hoping she might be off to rest or something. Then the white blur which was Athena caught his eye, and he turned his head to see her grinning. That in itself did him good to see, proving maybe she wasn't so bad after all. His grin was not broad, but it still existed on his face. He bumped shoulders with Naira catching her smile, and let out a high pitched woof. "Come on then," he barked, and swiftly took up the lead to the pack den.


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