Since their arrival, the male had taken to patrolling the borders with concern – such a new pack, they had to mark their territory more vigorously than what they were accustom to. Ruiko was content now – winter was a dangerous time to make such a move, but they had done so and without any repercussions to themselves. Swift River was still strong in its numbers and so the tawny male was fully able to appreciate everything they had done.


Prowling the length of the borders, a yawn escaped the powerful jaws of the Leader. Longing to traipse back to the heart of his new home and curl up with Aeylen or coax Kinis and Volkan to a hunt. It was a cry that rose in the winter air that kept him from seeking his refuge, and while the voice was still unfamiliar to him, the regal wolf had an inkling of who was at his pack borders.


When the sight of the ebony she-wolf came to his view, Ruiko allowed a small smirk to creep upon his muzzle. “I see you found us,” he greeted her, his eyes regarding her thoughtfully. It would seem she hadn’t changed her mind after all.

The ebony she-wolf rose as he greeted her, her posture reminding him of an eager pup. Ruiko’s ears perked forward at the name ‘sir,’ and while meant in a respectful manner, the wolf could not hold back the sardonic snort that escaped his nostrils. “Sir was my father. Or even my brother. Call me Ruiko,” he noted, his eyes falling upon the girl with mild amusement. Even then his words did not ring true; he highly doubted his father or Indru would have enjoyed being referred to such a term.. neither had ever been pompous.


“You haven’t changed your mind about joining us then?” His question was more for clarification from her; he doubted she would have bothered to seek him out otherwise, but he was one to be thorough. Rebecca’s mood swings was not something that settled well with the male, but he wouldn’t turn her away from a home.. not if she was willing to learn.

Rebecca was jovial enough – the regal wolf regarded the wag of her tail, the shine in her eyes. Ruiko was not always one to dwell upon the thoughts of others, nor was he always a good judge of character, but the girl seemed eager enough to please and learn. With a nod, the hefty tawny male moved forward to press his golden coat against hers, slinking his figure along her sides to cast his and the packs scent upon her so she would not be questioned. With that, Ruiko prowled back the direction he had come, taking them towards their home.


Casting a glance behind his shoulder, the large male nodded his muzzle for her to follow, his own tail casting a quick sway in the cold winter air. “Come, then. Let me show you where we live now.”