Females, it seemed, did not go hand in hand with Swift River. Besides Corinna, and his own daughter Kisla, they were as loyal and steadfast as the wind and seemed to go as quickly as they came. It was then unsurprising than any female they did gain was treated with some suspicion. Yet so far one of their newest had seemingly remained and his admirations for Cali were soon strengthening as she proved her worth as well as her loyalty. So far she had proven herself an asset.

With an easy grace Indru loped along the River borders, relishing in the strength of them—the mixture of his pack members as well as the ever present powerful, musky scent that belonged to him and clearly showed his strength as a leader. Cali's scent was fresh and it was clear that she had travelled along this path recently and was likely to be in range. Quickly Indru sent out a probing woof, it would not carry far but enough that if she was nearby she should heed it's clearly beckoning gesture. The two had not spoken much of late and Indru was eager to get to know this seemingly rare, loyal female they have have found.

It didn't take long for him to hear her response, a lighter and more delicate one mind, and when he saw her pale, white form enter his view through the trees he adjusted his posture to suit. Cali was the second female in the pack, they had no other true adults in their ranks, but still at the moment she was untried and untested—even though, so far, she was proving herself very worthy. His tail rose as hers fell, and his ears perked forwards as hers slicked back and as she approached with a lowered posture Indru's rose as he demonstrated his true height and size.

When she was in front of him she placed respectful licks against his chin and his head rose confidently in response, then gently, once she had finished, he stretched forward to cup her muzzle within his own. While it was also a sign of his dominance, it was more this time a gesture meant to reassure and to strengthen their bond—she was new and had not yet earnt his full loyalty so it was even more important she could show her acceptance of his lead and he could show her his acceptance of her in turn. Her silence paid no mind to Indru, words were not something he required on greeting though he did not abhore them like Marsh, and when he pulled away from her muzzle, administrating a gentle lick to the side of it, he spoke her name warmly in greeting, Cali.

A soft smile curled his muzzle at her words and he nodded in agreement as he stepped back after the gentle grab of Cali's muzzle. The movement, while showing his dominance, was meant more as a chance for them to bond—to reassure and establish her place within the pack and the beginning of trust they held.

While her voice was respectful it was tinged with confidence with only made it clearer to Indru that she was planning to take her role as the second highest female within the pack seriously. It was a comforting thought, so far Swift River had experience very little luck and loyalty with their female wolves (par Corinna of course), and the idea that they may finally gain a loyal one who stuck was one Indru was grateful for. Are you starting to settle in your new home, Cali? Her body language seemed to express that she did with the soft wave of her tail and while he responded with his own quick flick of his tail to express his contentment at her rank, he couldn't help but to inquire verbally too.

The female had a delicacy about her, a charm, yet Indru didn't think of her weak and incapable either—it was a trait that reminded him of Lani, his mother, and he couldn't help but warm to the female. She was a she wolf he couldn't help but think he was glad to have with new cubs on the way, she seemed to have a motherly instinct which like most wolves, would easily relate to any children, whether they are the wolf's own or not. That's good to hear, he replied warmly and honestly, a smile curling his muzzle as he glanced over her with his fiery eyes. It's always best to be able to defend yourself if and when need arises, if I can ever help you at any time too, just ask. His pack was his family after all, and it was his duty to make sure they were protected and safe.

THe Leader grinned knowingly at her words, Relic Lore itself had a charm you couldn't shake, and while it may be biased he couldn't help but think Swift River had it's own charm too. He could never sleep so peacefully with the gentle rushing of the nearby swiftly flowing water and the scents of his family. My children will be born soon, too, are you as excited for their arrival as me? With a flash of teeth, Indru laughed quickly, thoughts drifting proudly to his pregnant mate and their previous children. Their first litter had been born and suffered harsh times, but he was determined that their second litter would not.

Anytime, Cali, really, his deep voice was earnest and he briefly tried to catch her eye to strengthen the truth of them—being a leader was something Indru would always take seriously and part of that was assisting your family whenever they needed it.

Before the female even had a chance to reply verbally to his question the excitement in her body language was undeniable, and in response Indru's followed suit as his tail waved from it's dominant position above his back as his ears perked forward in his eagerness. It was natural for wolves to adore cubs, whether they were of their own blood or not, and he hoped at least that the newest arrivals would help even just a little to soothe the ache of her own children. That's great, he smiled and the pride in his voice at the thought of the second litter was clear, if our first litter was anything to go by any help will be more than useful. A burst of laughter escaped him and he stretched forward to attempt to lick her muzzle before he would pull away with an affectionate nip, his excitableness playing through. It's not long now, and Indru could only hope that everything went smoothly for the cubs and his mate.