Now the dark colored male speaks of the loner life weighing at him and his intentions to serve her pack in order to end this tiredness. Her silvery eyes watch him intently, a man of scars which could easily be fitting within her lands, where Skana was a mark of war and Kanosak was- She fights back the frown, for Kanosak was no more. But his wounds were not of war, but of mother nature's tragedy. When she speaks, it is not in rage or acceptance, but further questioning as though to make the right choice on should he stay or go. "Many packs expand the lands of Relic Lore, ever more recently with spring here. Why is it that this one is your choice?" She takes this moment in question to sniff each of them out more clearly and found that none of them smelt of disease, nor held the same lingering scents as Kanosak's pelt had when she had last met him. They were free of the plague, yet with all the wolves which had left recently, Elettra was still weary of the intentions. If she would accept members, it was because they wanted to life here, perhaps because they knew of it and it sounded of benefit to them, not because they were simply tired of travel and hungry, that they just happened upon her boarder before any else.
Now the dark colored male speaks of the loner life weighing at him and his intentions to serve her pack in order to end this tiredness. Her silvery eyes watch him intently, a man of scars which could easily be fitting within her lands, where Skana was a mark of war and Kanosak was- She fights back the frown, for Kanosak was no more. But his wounds were not of war, but of mother nature's tragedy. When she speaks, it is not in rage or acceptance, but further questioning as though to make the right choice on should he stay or go. "Many packs expand the lands of Relic Lore, ever more recently with spring here. Why is it that this one is your choice?" She takes this moment in question to sniff each of them out more clearly and found that none of them smelt of disease, nor held the same lingering scents as Kanosak's pelt had when she had last met him. They were free of the plague, yet with all the wolves which had left recently, Elettra was still weary of the intentions. If she would accept members, it was because they wanted to life here, perhaps because they knew of it and it sounded of benefit to them, not because they were simply tired of travel and hungry, that they just happened upon her boarder before any else.
She peers toward the wolves, keeping her tail lowered as she finds a direction. Once she does, she gives a slight dip of her head to the two wolves before finding her way in the labyrinth of willows. Well, that was a failure. An interesting conversation would have been fantastic... but it never happened. As she pads along, Itai shrugs her shoulders and continues to follow the rabbit's trail.... then she would exit the willows...
[{Itai Exit}]
Kasai took themiddle ground keeping his body low and submissive but not going all out on his back to the woman. One side of the black wolf did have his dignity. Instead he answered her question with his grizzled baritone.
"Your pack is the only other that I know of, after meeting a gray youth a number of months ago..." He debated on telling her that he also knew of Swift River. Would she ask why we didn't go there? Hotei fretted but allowed the comment to be added.
"I also know of Swift River...however... Their pack..Was being torn apart from the inside.. So I decided to look for a different pack. One that is more complete.." He answered being truthful. Kasai did watch the pack grow unstable, he watched outside from the shadows.
Keeping a smooth calm face Kasai waited for the she wolfs thoughts on him. He wondered if she would allow a burnt ghost into her pack. Surely she did not recognize him even with the Tainn families yellow eyes. For this Kasai was glad, for the male would be able to start a new here in this pack. If the lovely lady were to have him.
She finds herself sizing him up now further, shifting on her paws to even out her weight, ready herself should events suddenly turn out of her favor. The burned wolf are a largely sized wolf, a near solid black despite the patches of fur which were short and grown oddly from normal placement from where they had tried to regrow after the scarring. He speaks in honestly that the only pack he knew of was this one, spoken off by a grey hued youth - Narime. Elettra instantly made the connection and it was to no surprise. Narime was a friendly, out spoken young woman, whom in her ventures during hunts for the pack seemed to make friends everywhere. Now, he speaks on behalf of Swift River and having left the pack due to what seemed like a feud amongst the ranks. She wonders now, if he had anything to do with it, but keeps her tongue held. After all, everyone who joined her pack were free to keep their past just as this - their past, so long as the promise that such a past did not hinder the pack was given. Elettra was now more so curious of the Swift River pack and if truly they would come to crumble apart.
"There is no shortness of judgement amongst us here. Each member pulls their weight, each to gain a task and use it to keep the pack strong and healthy. New wolves are pushed hard to prove themselves and to find their place. The rules of the pack are not far from any other though we are strict upon them..." She eyes him yet still, seeking out his reactions to her words. They were not a simple 'Sure you can join, come on in!' as perhaps some might have hoped for. This pack was not a hotel - it was a home, a home in which Elettra governed and wanted forever protected and thus housed only by those who could be trusted. "I know of plenty of other packs, formed or in the making. If Willow Ridge does not sound fitting to you, I can perhaps send you in another direction. I want no questioning decisions of being here amongst new comers, none who do not feel they truly belong."
"As for abilities. well... look at me. Intimidating size and scary features. Look like some zombie maybe.. I'll keep good guard against strange loners and the like. As for the rules.. What is a pack if it were not to be strict? If an alpha is not strict then the rules would not be followed.. The pack would break a part. ." He explained then remained silent for a short time. What could he say about belonging? How could you know you belonged to a pack truly without setting foot in it. Testing out the waters so to say? He knew now he didn't belong in Swift River, but how would he know if he belonged somewhere else?
"As for belonging someplace. I will try my best to belong. That is all I can say, and if I feel that I don't belong I will not disturb your pack mates, but leave quietly through the shadows whence I came..Who knows without testing the waters first.. I may find that this is the place I truly belong to." He finished giving the woman one last quick glance up then continuing his submissive pose.
"I can definitely help you fight off trespassers..." Kasai let a tooth slide into view then licked his chops ready to take on the world. To take on this dark regals challenge of acceptance. Hotei stayed quiet now letting Burn do the talking. He was just glad that his darker half was going along with the plan to join.
Then Elettra spoke of abandonment. That hit a nerve and made the dark wolf close his eyes in thought. Not like Swift River... We left them to save them. To save her family. Jessie.,, I have no reason to abandon this pack. We will not abandon this pack. The two personalities agreed quietly then opened their yellow gaze.
"Yes ma'am.. we....I mean, I will work hard, and tell you if I plan on leaving if that is what you wish..." He spoke to her as if he was a servant speaking to a queen. Then dipped his head thanking her for allowing him entrance. Even if it was just for a short while. To be judged by her and his new pack mates. Kasai would see if this place was his true home or not.
When he opens his golden eyes then, it is with words of acceptance, pledging himself to the pack, if at least until he fully made his decision to stay for an unknowing time before life might bring him elsewhere. Elettra would hold an indifference to him, watching him carefully to make sure he was supporting the pack whilst he stayed. Keeping her distance personally until he, if he did, decided to stay and thus then, gain her full alliance and trust. "Then it is settled." She speaks, and with in the tension and weariness of her body eases, for he is no longer a roving stranger at her boarder, but her newest pack mate. "Welcome to Willow Ridge, Kasai."