The lake was quickly becoming one of Dezzy's favorite places to spend some free time. Perhaps this would change when cold weather returned, but while the sun shone and warmed her thick tawny pelt, she was happy to inspect the boarders closest to the water. On this particular day, there was another wolf out in the lake. Hackles went up as she realized she did not recognize the wolf, ears pricked forward as she gave a short chuff. She tipped her nose and inhaled – only then detecting the faint scent of pine upon the female.

So she was a member of the Fallen Tree Cove pack. Desideria was no longer the newest members.

Fur settling back down, she approached the water's edge with a short bark. Her tail hung at half-mast, she addressed the pale wolf. "You'll adjust to what? Who are you talking to?" she asked the much larger female, head tipped to one side. She hadn't scented anyone else near the lake – couldn't see or hear the presence of another wolf, either. While she doubted Namid or her king would have taken in a crazy wolf among their ranks, they did still harbor Primrose. Something definitely was not right with the white witch. Deciding the best cause of action was to keep a safe distance, the younger she-wolf did not track any further into the body of water. Instead, she held her ground on the shore, and called out to the stranger one more time. "You're new here. What's your name? I'm Des."

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Whatever she was expecting, it wasn't advice. Taken off guard, the female simply stood for a minute, yellow eyes studying the newcomer as she tried to process the startling change in events. After a moment, she exhaled heavily, some of the tension releasing from her shoulders. Hackles started to settle back down, and she studied the light female for another few seconds in silence. While her unease was obvious through her posture, she'd never considered it as giving away information, only a silent warning to other wolves. To be honest, a fight was the last thing she wanted – especially with a wolf as big as Angele.

"Always thought that was kind of the idea. You know, scare 'em off, that sort of thing. Not working, huh?" she replied with a breathless laugh, tail falling to half-mast as she shook her head. As the older female settled her haunches, so did Desideria, sitting a few lengths away. Hadn't Kajika told her to keep trying being friendly with packmates? This was as a good a place to start as any – a wolf in the same position that she was in only a few days prior, she'd certainly be a better face than Primrose had.

Clearing her throat, she sought to continue their conversation. "So, you're a new member for Fallen Tree Cove, huh? Welcome. Where'd you come from?" she asked, deciding that was as a neutral place as any to start. Her tail swished behind her once. "Do you like it here, so far?"

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"Oh! Anthem. I know him – we met, when I first joined. Namid told me he was a very loyal second," she rumbled, thinking back to the stormy male. He hadn't made a terribly good impression, but she assumed, given the general pleasant demeanor by which she referred to the beta, that the siblings were on good terms. There was no reason to share any tension that might be between herself and the guardian in training. "Pack life…pack life isn't my thing, either. I lived with my family, when I was young – I joined other packs, but never lasted very long. Law…law is such a subjective thing, you know?"

She had no idea why Angele was unused to the lifestyle, but didn't pry. If the older woman wanted to share, so be it. Dezzy wasn't so different – but then, her words often committed mutiny without her mind's consent. "I haven't been here that long, either. I like Namid, though, the Queen. She's very nice – she's very fair, I think. I've known some very…unkind alphas. I like working with her, so far. And I like the lake. I like catching fish, going for a swim. It's very smart, having a fresh source of water within pack territory."

Glancing once towards the still water, she gave a half-smile. It was a good place to rinse of with Kajika – swimming was something else she enjoyed. Under the pines was a fair place to sleep. Despite her run-in with Anthem and Primrose earlier, life in Fallen Tree Cove had been pretty decent, so far. "I'm told there are a pair of yearlings, as well as another male – I haven't met the Lord yet, either. Namid speaks very highly of him, though."

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Desideria's ears swept backwards at the female's firm assertion that the law was the law, and only the law. The notion that it must be abided by with absolutely no exceptions sat foul in her gut – there were plenty of reasons, she reckoned, when the rules set should be broken. If it harmed a friend or family member, the rules should be ignored. If they hurt herself beyond reason, she wouldn't follow them. Frankly, Des had always viewed legislation more like guidelines than an absolute scripture, though something told her she ought not try to explain as much to Angele. Her alpha, it seemed, understood where she came from, and that was enough for the scout in training.

"I think your introduction to the queen will have to wait until the puppies are born, you know how mums are with their dens," the timber wolf murmured quietly. Her tail swished behind her at the notion, quietly proud that she was allowed within Namid's presence even now. "Hopefully, I'll come across Vespertio soon, though I imagine he's busy with the pups' arrival soon, anyways."

It was all well and good, she supposed, that she might have time to practice the duty she desired to claim before meeting the man in charge. While his mate was supportive, she had no idea what sort of lord he actually was – and even a fool knew that a wolf would treat his bonded much better than he'd treat any other. Rocking back on one foot, she tipped her ear to one side. "Do you want to be beta, like your brother?"

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