The man had been bound within the pack boundaries since Rory had reappeared. He was much too protective of her to leave often, but if he felt like he needed to see something new, he would make sure that Aurora was taken care of by someone that he trusted. After he had done so, he took his leave, deciding to go towards one of his favorite places in the lore, Fireweed Rise. He always enjoyed the area during the spring, but there was a certain beauty to the rise when there was a snowy covering. Despite the bitter memories that the area brought, a certain peace was always brought to him when he went there. That was exactly what happened when he encountered the area, a certain haze lifting off of his brain and allowing him to think. His heart felt like it was once again beating reminding him of what he wanted and needed, a long asked question finally being answered deep within in soul. At this realization, he let out a shaky sigh, knowing what that meant for the upcoming years and what it might cost him.

He remained quite, basking in the silence that he longed for and was finally being given the chance to have. His mossy green eyes surveyed the area around him, being drawn away from the scene when there was movement seen. He had not had any interaction with anyone outside the pack for awhile and he knew that the pack needed new members. If he actively participated in recruiting new members, maybe they would have some success. And so with slight hesitation, he moved forward, his shoulder muscles rippling under his winter coat. He did not wish to startle her, considering his intimidating appearance, and so he decided to keep a neutral position, he throat clearing awkwardly to try and bring her attention to him. It had been awhile since he had communicated with someone he didn't know well...this would certainly prove to be a problem.

The man remained stiff as the woman turned to him, making it obvious that she knew that he was there. He lifted his chin and allowed his ears to flick forward so that he could hear what she was saying better. The dark brown man watched in amusement as the woman sneezed in front of him, seemingly embarrassed. When she introduced herself, Ash blinked in surprise, his mind replaying what she had said, in hopes in realizing a flaw in what she said, but there certainly wasn't one. She then spoke again, trying to appease his mind of her presence and he had to stifle a throaty laugh. He could the the similarity between his partner and this woman. He had no problem with her being here. After all, it wasn't his land anyway. That was not what he was curious about though, he wanted to know if she was of relative to his dearest. The other other family that Ash knew Nari had was her psychopathic uncle and her children.

Clearing his throat again, he spoke, "No, my lands are in the meadows...not here. I am Ash Hervok...alpha of Whisper Caverns." He pauses then, letting this information sink in, trying to formulate how he would ask his next question. He wanted to protect Nari, especially if this woman was here to harm his not so innocent little daisy. And so, he spoke carefully, trying to determine if this was just a coincidence or if Narimé did have more relations within the lore. "So, do you have any family here...or are you just passing through?" He let their conversation remain there, not wanting to suggest anything that would make it obvious that Ash did know.