His bright eyes regarded her shortly as she chuckled, both ears perked forward though he said nothing. His stare was not demanding in any way – in fact, Ruiko looked upon Ranger now with consideration. Briefly, he recalled his argument with his brother the past summer over a she-wolf. The tawny male had been alarmed at how fast Indru had fallen for her, and had been disinclined to welcome the tawny girl in to a pack that had only known the bond of a tight-knit family. Much had changed in the seasons that passed, and suddenly it was Ruiko who now felt a lure from the rather intoxicating creature before him.


Of course, her words stirred more thought in his mind than what had been implied. It was a simple question, but the idea of having the strong dark she-wolf by his side at night was a temptation he almost could not refuse. Almost. “Nearby would be best,” he murmured in return, his tail flicking against the cold autumn air. “Kinis and Borlla need consistency right now. They should know you first.” His eyes briefly glanced to hers, wondering how she would take this information.. for he did not say no directly. He had simply said not yet, and he knew then there would be a time that he would actively court this female when the season of breeding would come about. He would dare any male to challenge him for her.