Drooping Willows if you could only see

Lilith's attention towards her, now that she arrived, was unwavered. She was keen to keep herself lowered before her (although she was shorter on her own) and it was an action Ravenna found herself getting used to quickly in her position as lead now. Still in the back of her mind she worried about Enoki, wondering when she might return to them. All the while, she listened to the young woman silently, offering her full attention in return. She had been a part of the pack Skoll lived in when he had found Sven's, or the pack he used to live in, according to Lilith. Ravenna didn't know by now Skoll was living in her brother's pack over the mountains and so worried he might at some point come this way again to stir up trouble in the same way he had his mother. Ether way, he was not welcome here. Family or not.

Ravenna then couldn't help the smile which moved over her features as Lilith's description of the pack she had been taught. Still, some wolves, somewhere, still believed the pack to be as strong, proud and grand as it once had been, like the land of Torbine which they had brewed from. She was glad this woman had not come to be disappointed during its much sadder state. Over the last year, and some, life had not been kind to the Willow wolves. Now they had grown from it, learned and their bond formed stronger. They had more members now too, with both Odin, Kip and Blitz recently joining.

The woman before her then would go into detail about her skills, saying she knew of some plants vaguely, but not like her. And how did she know this? Had Skoll really spoken of the Ridge so much? She was a well Guardian and a good Hunter and, as she went silent tk await her judgement, Ravenna's nephew then spoke up, confirming her skills by having seen them in action himself. It made things easier when you had someone to validate for you, who by a man which Ravenna trusted very much.

"Well then the decision is clear..." She spoke, pausing only a moment to gaze the woman's reaction. "Welcome to your new home, Lilith. I hope it is as grand as you hope, and I hope your just as great to it." The land here was beautiful, this much was obvious. With open fields, patches of willowed trees and small creek and streams through the slopes. Yet the pack was only as good as its members and Ravenna had hope for her now as one of them.

She dips her head then, a start to a formal greeting. "It is nice to meet you. I am Ravenna Archer-Lyall. Skoll's sister and of course, Sven's aunt." She leans over to bump her nephew's shoulder playfully. "You may work for the pack in any field you'd like as long as you help keep the pack strong. However, if you'd like a specific duty to work towards, another hunter in the ranks would be a wise choice."

The tawny girl's touch to Sven didn't pass unnoticed, but neither did she let it capture her entire attention. At the Dell she had to "share", and here it seemed she might only have one to compete with. It would take some time to figure this out, but the minuscule detail tucked itself away.There was one thing she was certain of. He was happy to see her, and that was all she needed.

As for the part about his father, she wished to tell him. Above all else, she hoped her eyes conveyed this as they slipped to him for a moment. She could tell everyone here, but she didn't like the idea. Sven was really the only one who needed to the more.  All the more, it was good reason to have him all to herself. Away from gawking eyes.

Through her quiet demeanor she could tell the silver lady was taking it all in. Lilith was glad for it. It meant she didn't jump into things. She was thoughtful, and considerate.  But, was it strange to have a stranger know such things? She imagined it must be. Even if it were good things. But, she didn't want to hold back. She had felt privileged Sven had shared these things with her. Things close to his heart. Like the gentleman he was he vouched for her. There seemed to be no reason to turn her away.They needed her.

Confirming words evoke a bright smile on her lips, and a quick wagging of her tail. This was as humbly as she could accept this honor. "Thank you, it's an honor to finally meet you, Ravenna." She had only ever been a shadow of Sven's words, but now she had a face, and left Lilith with quite the good impression. The enchantress wasn't the least bit disappointed, and doubted she would be any time soon. With the exchange between Sven and Ravenna she couldn't help add. "If it makes you feel any better he only spoke good of you." Her tone had a tease, along with a matching smirk. She supposed she could really taunt him, not telling his aunt about her, but she thought better of it. Instead her expression became considerate. She could pick any field, but now she knew where she could really help. She would throw all her efforts there.

"If it's a hunter you need, then I shall give it my focus. Maybe, in due time I can earn the title."  More than anything she wanted it to be clear she wanted to earn her place, and didn't expect to be handed anything. Feeling things were settled, her warm gaze couldn't help but settle upon Sven.

Guardian dem 3/3

Sven agreed that her skills were as good as she said they were and her curiosity only grew. How did he know? How much time had they spent together? What was their relationship? She was sure they were questions that everyone else was already asking themselves and she wouldn’t ask but damn her nosey nose! Still, she waited and kept her mouth shut. Her amber-yellow gaze watched her cousin’s reaction to the news, seeing her contemplate and what she wouldn’t give to know what was going through that mottled silver head. A smile graced the woman’s features and she knew automatically that Lilith had been accepted. With her official introduction and acceptance the girl’s tail began to wag behind her frame, a bright smile lighting up her face.


She waited for Lilith to say her bit before jumping in. “Welcome to the Ridge! I’m sure you’ll love it here, we’re all a big family,” she grinned. Well, of course 99% of them were actually family, but that didn’t matter as much right? “If you have any questions I can try to answer them! Or maybe we can go hunting sometime if that’s what you’re going for. I could stand to learn a few things and you could get more experience that way,” she chimed excitedly. Then, she realized she was being a bit forward. “Ah, that is if you want to. Whatever is fine,” she said, stepping to the side to let others speak.

Guardian Dem 3/3

She supposed she was more confused than anything and she didn't want to make assumptions. She knew where she stood with Sven before he disappeared and now she wasn't quite so sure, things had happened and now this girl. The way Sven had reacted to her, the way he vouched for her and Leotie hadn't missed each time the girls eyes had landed on Sven. The Agouti woman had to ask herself,.could she really be jealous or angry, even sad when things between her and Sven hadn't developed to anything that would be close to more than just friends, were they more than just friends? He hadn't even bothered to tell her about this girl or his time in this place where she was from.

Then Ravenna accepted Lilith into the pack and she felt there was nothing left to do. Her position in the pack left her without an opinion on the matter. For the first time Leotie was at a loss of what to do and in the meantime Adeltra was being so friendly but Leotie just couldn't bring herself to be that friendly. “Welcome to Willow Ridge,” she stated before turning to go pausing only briefly to let her gaze land on Sven. Then she disappeared back into the forest the way she'd come.

Leotie's Exit

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the devil is & always will

Ravenna seemed to need no further persuasion, and Sven was glad for it. Lilith would make an excellent addition to their ranks, he was sure of that. His smile grew by a few teeth as his silver eyes met Lilith's gold. The expression was then tempered by what he saw in her gaze, an affection he wasn't used to seeing outside of the Dell. It would certainly prove interesting to see how her world would mesh with his.

Adeltra was quick to take over the beat of silence and replace it with her chattering, the girl as talkative and exuberant as she always was. Their little welcome wagon. Sven's tail wagged lazily behind him as he watched her go on, chuckling when she cut herself off, suddenly aware of herself. Leotie then said her piece, but it was uncharacteristically curt and drew Sven's gaze immediately. His eyes met her baby blues and he knew something was wrong, but couldn't even begin to imagine what.

Still, he could not drop everything to chase after her. Sven would give her a moment alone if that's what she sought, and find her a bit later to make sure that she was okay. He hoped dearly that she wasn't feeling under the weather; maybe Nicolo wasn't just run down, maybe he was contagious.

"C'mon, I'll show you around," Sven offered, turning back to Lilith with a smile. He nodded in the direction they should go and took a few steps, intending that she join him.

be a gentleman.

Ravenna dips her maw to Lilith's words, then a smirk toys to her expression as the woman continued on. "Oh, I do hope." She speaks in behalf of Sven having mentioned her a time or two while he was healing in the Dell after his injuries. It was good to know even get beyond the reach of the Lore, her age-nate nephew was still thinking of her and home.

After the new member confirmed she would work towards the role of Hunter, giving herself and official placement within the ranks, Adeltra quickly piped in. Ravenna smiles, silver eyes watching the new woman curiously as her little cousin went on excitedly. Leotie welcomed the new woman to the pack and then dismissed herself. An act which Ravenna kept note on though said nothing about. Surely Leotie was curious of Sven's unknown friend, but friends were just friends, weren't they?

Moving her attention on to both Lilith and Sven, she offers them one last nod in farewell before turning her attention back to Adeltra. "Come on Adeltra, let Sven show her around and catch up." She suggested to the youth and she turned, making her way back into the heart of her home in the direction Leotie had gone.

[Exit.]

The child was sweet. Happy to welcome her into her family and offer her help. But for some sad reason, she seemed to think she needed to reclaim her exuberant words. Confusion knit her brows together, but she wore a gentle smile. "I would love to hunt with you some time, Adeltra." She stepped a little closer, "Don't ever worry about being yourself,"she whispered with a wink. She really wanted to tell her she should never hold herself back. If she was too much for someone, then they didn't deserve to be in her presence, but she'd save it for another day. She felt they would grow close, and she would have the opportunity to help the child to blossom.

There was one woman who didn't seem as happy as the others. Sven's closer companion welcomed her, but Lilith found little life in the words. She was swift to depart, but it didn't bother the enchantress. Leotie would get used to her presence or she wouldn't and Lilith could only do so much. Watching as the other two ladies left together she then turned, following after Sven. Her new beginning was off to a great start.

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