He cast a half smile over his shoulder at her laughter. She found him funny. That was food. Naira found him funny too... so did her brother and so far they were the only wolves around here who actually seemed to like him. Whether that was a good or bad thing was yet to be determined, but for the time being he was taking her tinkle of a laugh as good news. It also boded very well for her that she too agreed females were crazy. At least she admitted it. He’d had more then his fair share of crazy bitches around here, some that attacked him for no reasons, others that were literally insane with voices in their head and all sorts. He’d had quite enough of them without the added nuisance of breeding season in the air. Having been only a yearling during this time last year, he hadn’t quite understood what the hype was about. Now it was upon them, and his mature body was blooming, he was finding it somewhat uncomfortable to remain the gentleman he was. It appeared it wasn’t just females who struggled with hormones during this time.

As she doubted herself, her talent and seemed rather pitiful as she spoke of her condition he stopped walking and turned to face her. He started to head towards her, eerie grey eyes met her own as he paced closer and closer. He said nothing, did nothing until he was a foot or so away from her. He took a deep breath, inhaling her scent deeply. He then paced around her, taking in each jutting bone and rib, the condition of her coat and her general air. Once he had completed the circle he began to walk again, expecting her to follow.

”Well... you look like a wolf to me. You have four working legs. A good set of teeth. Maybe you need a bit of meat on your bones but that’s not a problem for a pack wolf. I’m pretty sure any pack would take you now. Especially if you’re an able hunter too... though I wouldn’t make that your only argument when you look like that.” he said with a dark chuckle to himself at his own joke. He sort of got that one, it was sarcasm more then humour which made it easier to see the funny buried in it. ”I’d take you into my pack.” he then said with a shrug. He’d been setting up the plans for his own pack since the day he left his own, things were finally falling into place but he had a tough decision to make- whether to cut out Valiant, the wolf who he had promised to let lead his pack or to sit back and wait for the fluffy fool to pick a female to lead, then hope the female was just as easy to use as Valiant was.
Since joining the River wolves, he had a lot of time to think. As a loner he’d spent his days travelling, wandering aimlessly trying to gather information on his sister, on the packs and wolves in the area. Now his sister knew he was here and her pack were out for his blood, now he had a source in the Hollow wolves and a place with the River wolves, he felt he had no other way to move forwards. A lot of his change of hair was due to that female, the one who he couldn’t get out of his mind. With the season upon them, and her greater age, he had been considering how she might be feeling about her life. She was so upbeat, but he could see how keen she was for the pups to arrive this year... how would she feel if they were her own pups? Of course, he would have to get over his “no touchy” deal, but he supposed he would need an heir too. His mind had been working over time as he’d been healing with the River wolves... but seeing this female, knowing Athena was going to follow him... he need only convince Naira to run away with them and all of his pack dreams would fall into place.

Sparked with the idea, he glanced back to her again. ”What if I were to hunt for you. Now. I’ll find you something to keep you going for a few days... then I will return, and we shall leave, you, I and two others... and make a pack of our own. A pack where wolves like us, not quite the norm, can live without fear, without rules and only loyalty to our own. What would you say to an offer like that?” he asked, not feeling guilty he was using her obvious starvation as a bribe here. Typical male, they do anything to get what they want, no matter how low they might stoop. But Rhysis wasn't your typical male, and quickly realised how bad that sounded. "I mean, I will hunt for you regardless. You won't make it anywhere, maybe not even another day as you are. I will hunt for you regardless, but is what I offer something you'd consider?" He chose to ignore the issue that should this come to fruition... Naira most likely would want children. Just one step at a time aye... he wanted his pack first and most importantly, and this skinny wolf could play a crutial part in its future... and he, could play a crutial part in her own.

Rhysis inwardly smiled at the acceptance of his offer. Of course, he didn’t know this wolf well, she could change her mind at any time but well, that wouldn’t be a wise move on her part. He didn’t take kindly to those who didn’t keep their word... it was fine for him to do it however. Double standards were his thing. He didn’t care about stabbing Valiant in the back with what he was doing. He’d offer the guy a place in the pack sure, but he wasn’t sure the invitation would be well received when he would learn that he did all of this without him. Yes, he was definitely going to be one pissed off wolf.

”Wait here.” was all he said as they finally reached the borders of the meadow and the flat grassy area turned into a forest of trees and thickets. He didn’t glance behind him again, hoping she knew to follow rules. It would make things much easier for them in the future. Soundlessly, his black figure slinked off into the shadows and left her there alone.

A short while later, he returned with not one, but two rabbit carcases within his jaws. An adult and a baby it seemed. What a poor parent that bunny had been allowing its offspring to be the first to go. Uncaring however, Rhysis had taken whatever was on offer and not too much effort. These would tide her over for a day or so, hopefully water, a meal and sleep would give her a bit more life to care for herself for a few days. He might tell Naira about her, she might take it upon herself to come and give her a medical once over as opposed to his physical, if she lasted that long that is. ”Eat.” he said as he dropped the pair of animals from his mouth and onto the floor with a dull thud.

”There is water, half a mile or so in the direction I left in. It’s fresh and should keep you kept until I can return here.” he said, instinctively glancing over his shoulder in the direction of the River wolves homeland. She shouldn’t move closer to the borders, else she might change her mind in waiting for him. ”I will return in a few days. However, if you need me sooner just call as you did tonight and I will hear you. I will meet you by the stream I pointed out. I’ve marked it so you can find it easier.” he said, almost talking to himself at this point as he hoped she was taking notes. Ever the dictator it would seem. ”Try not to die on me by then, alright?” he then said as he glanced back at her with a quirked brow. With any luck the female would be fine. She was tolerable and he was certain Naira would like her a lot. If he was going to take her from her homeland, she would need good company and he was certain that this wolf and she would be good friends... they both liked to laugh a lot and seemed happy creatures, no matter how tough the situation they were in.

With a final nod, he turned and headed back towards the shadows. Time to go home... great.