Even though the dark male had been told not to overdo it he could not stand to be laying around all day. Hollow had gotten used to working hard all day and everyday so the thought of idle time almost irked at him like a thorn in his paw. So instead he had taken to trailing his pack mates to asses their strengths and weaknesses to better protect them in the event that it was necessary. Eva's size would be a hindrance to her in a fight however her speed would be an advantage. Iopah would be well off enough but he knew that there was an underlying fear of losing her pack mates. Which could be used as a mind trick by an enemy if they learned of it.

Even Azariah and Ashanti had their weaknesses, Ashanti's mind being one, a particularly aggressive wolf could scare her to parylization and Azariah had never fought an enemy before. Koda was probably the best fighter in the pack whereas Nina was stout enough save for her eye and the very slight stain on one leg that could be seen very very rarely and if one was watching. Still he followed even with his knowledge already locked his mind. Just as an extra precaution he could take on his own.

Even with his limp he found that his time spent weaving through the Thickets still lent him stealth. It was with this stealth that he was shadowing Nina with now, keeping himself low and quiet only brushing things if it was unavoidable, and knowing Nina's keen mind and sharp senses she had probably guessed at it. But Hollow did not care if she knew, it was his duty to protect his pack mates from anything and everything he could foresee.

Eventually though as unusual as it was Nina stopped and caused him to step on a twig as she spoke. Hopefully unnoticed he waited until another male materialized before them. He seemed just as stout as Hollow though a little less well fed no doubt. As he spoke Hollow set all of his weight on his shoulder and strode out from his hiding place to stand directly on Nina's blind side. A clear indication that he was well ready to protect his leader. Even through the flashes of pain that shot up his shoulder he kept a stone face. "Hello Nina." He bent low to her to show this wolf exactly whom he was speaking to and then hoisted himself back up to stand with his head and tail raised just low enough to to send a message; This is our leader stranger, I am second. Be careful of how you treat this situation. "Hello to you as well, I am Hollow Nite." A nod of his head and he fell silent. waiting for the chance to say anything else or spring into action should it be necessary.

On her way towards the borders and past she had indeed noticed that someone had been following her, and though she had a sneaking suspicion as to who to who it was, she did not say anything. Considering that the wind was not on her side from the way her follower was, she did not get a chance to catch a whip of the scent, but she was pretty sure that the wolf was a Secret Woodlands wolf. It was also a dead giveaway that when she stopped a large snap issued behind her. She ignored it though, knowing full well that the wolf behind her was of no harm…to her at least. She waited for the male in front of her to answer, and it was taking awhile, which made the woman slightly agitated. She did not want to stand here if he was not going to respond to her, it was a waste of her time when she could be doing something way more productive. She assessed her situation well though, for she could easily tell that he was larger than her, meaning that she was much faster, which was a relief in itself.

When Hollow came by her blind side she did not even flinch, feeling the rush of wind that moved her golden brown fur slightly and let her know that he was there. She gave him an approving glance as he bowed for her, but there was a small glint of disappointment in there only for him. She had hoped that she would heed her warning of staying down low for a little while until he was healed, but apparently the Guardian would take no such luxuries. She could tell since the first time he had been injured that he would definitely be on her favorite patients list. And it wasn’t because he didn’t listen; it was because he tested himself, which she liked in a majority of her patients. Focusing her attention back on the loner in front of her, she spoke calmly and firmly, "That I am…and…who might you be?"