With an annoyed expression the gray wolf padded out from the cavern leaving whatever wolves who slept behind him. He wasn't too interested in learning about them. Though the silver man had met two of Whisper Cavern's ladies already. (Not including Narimé) Mostly he kept away from the other wolves only helping out when he was asked to. Today was probably going to be just like the previous few days. Patrol, hunt a little on his own, report back to his niece if he could find her, then explore around the territory for a while.

The silver coated male was impressed with the packs main den. It had been hard for him to find a few times without resorting to tracking his new pack mates scents through the patchy undergrowth. The Lagina wondered just how the wolves had found the cave with its endless tunnels. Even if it was a new pack they did have that one good thing going for them. Even so though Kino was sure that there were other better organized packs out there that could actually use his skills. This one didn't seem to really need him.

Her call reached his satellite dish-like ears. They swiveled determining her direction and with a short returning call to the young alpha Tokino was off running through the forest towards her call. She was close but this was the first time he'd been called by Nari so Kino kept a high pace to get there quickly. As he slowed to a halt scenting her odor strengthening around the area, Tokino padded cautiously forward. His icy gaze caught hers as he walked out into a small clearing, and the male quickly averted his gaze. Glancing around at the area he could tell that the mound of earth with a dark hole in it was a den hidden by long grasses and protected by the silver she wolf.

Excitement grew in him. Narime was finally going to let the proud Lagina see his grand nieces and nephews. How many are there I wonder? He scented the air and was surprised. Only three? His family was usually known for slightly larger litters. Perhaps because it was her first. the man shrugged inwardly then sat down calmly ignoring the urge to wag his tail at the pup scent that tickled his nose.

Young one I'm here. Is there something you want me to do for you? He asked kindly hoping that she was about to finally give him the information he'd wanted. The pups lineage, their father's side of the family and perhaps a little looksy at them.

His ears flicked sideways listening to the calm tone of Nari's voice. She didn't seem particularly angry at him anymore, but something still told him that he had not earned her trust fully yet. She voiced herself openly asking about the family stuff that he had promised to teach her and he nodded slowly both to himself and to the girl. It is a good thing... Curiosity. Running deep in our family. I will tell her everything I know.. Hopefully she takes it to heart. He thought quietly to himself then glanced towards her face quickly to see her expression.

Oooo.. A shiver went down his spine as she stared directly at him. Wondering just what he was doing to offend her Kino flicked his gaze to the forest beyond and ceased all other actions. An annoyed snort came from his nose as he lowered his head appropriately. Then as if he'd appeased her the young woman continued. Her voice still calm and collected.

She asked about him...

Well... The only good thing I can really say about your father is that he gave you your height. He glanced upwards at her tall stature although she held herself comfortably and not straight up held high with confidence. But yes.. I can tell you about him and his family. I'll tell you about the better half of his family though. Not the cheating bastard half. He snarled then straightened up a little allowing his lungs to inhale more air so that he could talk for a longer time.

As you now know.. I am the history keeper of our great family. Chosen out of my many siblings specifically for my memorization skills. I remember everything... While I was away from the rest of the family I looked up your fathers history for I was merely curious, as all Lagina wolves are. He started his story with an explanation of his job; unsure if Nari really knew what his role was as an adviser.

Your fathers father, Flei RiverRunner is where the treachery starts. He was a full Mackenzie valley blooded wolf with a family of rats always trespassing on other packs lands, stealing food and whatnot. Your grandmother, or fathers mother was perhaps the only wolf in your fathers family that I respect and honor. She came from a pack farther to the north an honorable proud pack. The Argyris family. Her birth name had been Aella Argyris, but upon stealing her from Asphodel Meadows pack her name was changed to Dancing Cloud. Your grandfather Flei changed her name so that when her family came looking for her he could hide Aella and tell them he'd taken Dancing Cloud as a mate. Of course they don't know a dancing cloud eh? So Flei boy wouldn't get into trouble.. He was getting fired up by the story which had been passed down to him by Dancing Cloud herself.

He paused looking expectantly at Narimé waiting for her to ask him to continue. Or to see if she had any questions that he could answer.

He coughed unhappy with his nieces apparent lack of interest in learning about her family. Although I don't mind if she doesn't listen about her rat bastard half of the family. Just as long as she learns about our Lagina line.. He shrugged inwardly ignoring her annoyed sigh while speaking of his history keeper role.

After finishing about her grandparents Tokino was surprised to see the young one looking so confused. Surely it isn't so hard to remember simply your grandparents names? He couldn't figure out exactly what she was confused about. Not until she voiced a question however.

Yes they are your grandparents on your father's side. He answered watching her expression turn from wonder, to confusion, and then back to curiosity again. What is she thinking about? He wondered what his little silver replica of Marianna was thinking. Then she continued with a second question which caught him off guard.

About Dancing Clouds family? uhh.. I know her brother was a Barak Argyris, but I don't know much else about the family. She didn't tell me much of her old pack in Asphodel Meadows. Just that they were a noble family full of strong warriors.. He answered truthfully hoping that his lack of information in this area wouldn't put Nari down too much about learning more on the other parts of her family.

So may I continue miss? He asked glancing at Nari but looking through her not directly at the young mother. The silver man placed his tail over his paws keeping them warm as he sat comfortably waiting for her answer.

Now that he had Nari's attention again, and even a nice smile to boot, Tokino felt that he was ready to continue the lesson. Though in order for her to remember everything he was only going to teach her about her fathers side. Since she only asked about them anyway... His tail swept to the left and settled comfortably atop an unsuspecting beetle.

Your grandparents eventually settled together and had two litters. Within the first litter was your father Sibo RiverRunner, his brother and your uncle Swift RiverRunner, and their sister or your aunt Lily RiverRunner. Sibo and Lily sported mostly white coats like their mother. Swift on the other hand had an appearance very much like his father before him. All three bore the lofty height of their parents Mackenzie Valley wolf heritage. The males voice paused watching to see if young Narimé held any confusion. If she did the girl didn't ask anything and withheld her questions, perhaps for later.

Your grandparents second litter consisted of three males and one female. Your aunt and uncles names were Fawn, Wokay, Oak, and Qarro RiverRunner. If I remember correctly Oak and Qarro held white coats whereas Wokay held one like his father. Fawn on the other hand was a strange one with a light coat but very rusted in appearance. However you may not want to imagine them that way. I might have gotten their coat colors mixed up. It's been years since I'de seen any of your fathers side of the family. I do know that two of them from the second litter held white coats though. That's for sure.. He didn't want to make him self sound like a know it all (though he was far past that) and made sure that Nari knew that he could have things a little messed up.

I swear though if she says one thing about my memory not being good.... He waited for the young woman to chastise him after saying from the beginning that he held a good memory.

Anyway.. From there on you should know the rest. Your father Sibo RiverRunner mated to Marianna Lagina and gave birth to you and six other pups of varying shades of grays, whites, and silver. Though you were the only survivor and thus none of those other pups actually had names. He finished giving Nari an appraising look. What did she think of her large family after all? And that was only the latter half of it! He smiled a crooked smile to himself.

She'd gone and said it of course. Denoting his memory and making him seem like a fumbling idiot. Well I'm not all that acquainted with your fathers family. Now your mothers I know every inch, nook, and cranny of. I could tell you anything about the Lagina bloodline your share. He defended himself with an annoyed snap of his jaws then quickly lowered his gaze once more and lay himself down onto the earth showing her he wouldn't do anything more to offend her.

Yes you got them all. he answered her after the silver girl repeated her family names to him. He hoped that she was really absorbing all of this information and not just going to forget it in a few days time. It should be easy enough, although Kino, not everyone has a mind as smart as yours... he chuckled quietly to himself and watched a play of emotions roll over the silver she wolf.

Yes Marianna was your beautiful mother and my hot headed sister. He affirmed the younger wolfs comment and watched somewhat amused as she tried asking him about one thing but stopped herself. It was clear the gray female was divided between learning one piece of information or asking about another. Finally Nari asked him about why he'd hated her father so much, and he was happy to tell her why.

Your father was stupid. I didn't at first have much of a problem with him. Although like his brothers and sisters the white man stole food and often trespassed other packs territories. I thought of Sibo more so as following his fathers orders at the time. I was happy and glad when another rival pack took out Flei and his bastard family. Sibo was less than honorable however, he didn't fight with his family to protect them. Instead he submitted almost immediately. I suppose the coward was so weak looking that the opposing wolves didn't see him as much of a threat. They accepted him as the lowest ranking male while our pack simply watched it all occur at our borders. I do feel bad however for Dancing Cloud. She was my friend and her death was unnecessary. He paused giving in to silence for a few moments remembering the pretty white she wolf from across the border. He would never tell even his young niece of their meetings. Of his secret feelings for the stolen crying bride.

I'm not sure how many, if any of the RiverRunner wolves survived. As far as I knew they were all killed spare for your father. Then the new pack took over renaming themselves as Dnakinna pack. All that time Marianna and myself watched from our borders as the new pack settled in their now extended territory. To put it simply you Da.. was a coward who wouldn't fight for his family, nor for his mate and pups. Whats worse is when he did decide to stand up for himself he decided to take you with him when you were perfectly safe within Dnakinna pack with the new alphas. He let a canine show raising his black lip slightly in anger. He was the reason Marianna was dead.. Tokino had always blamed Sibo for all that had happened to his beloved sister.