Fool's Gold Chasm her face is a map of the world

All welcome! Walrus is howling loud enough for the whole pack to hear. @Adelard @Pinn @Rhaegara @Caelyn @Marrah @Enera

Walrus huffed and puffed as she labored over her kill, dragging it through endless mounds of snow in order to bring it to the Chasm's borders. The trail she left was deeply-dug and smeared with the fawn's blood. It oozed still from the torn flesh of its throat, though nowhere near as freely as it once had. When at last she found herself enveloped in the scent of the pack she'd previously stumbled upon, the woman released her jaws and stood straight, rolling the muscles along her back from shoulders to hip in an effort to ease their tension.

It had been a bit of work, transporting the kill on her own in this weather. Hopefully, it would be worth it - otherwise she would be dragging it right the hell back, sharing with no one.

Without addressing her messy appearance much less any kind of ceremony, Walrus tossed back her head and sent up a howl. It called, loud and clear, for the wolves that lived here to come judge her offering.

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Rhaegara had been manning the borders, making her rounds and so she was close when she heard the call. Her ears perked as she ran for it, eager to meet whoever lingered on the other side. Oh, she did love judging people…she arrived and immediately took sight of the kill, her stomach traitorously rumbling in hunger as desire briefly flickered across her features. It was then that she started to take in the other woman. Had this woman seriously taken down a prey of this size by herself? Rhae felt foolish for thinking that it was even a possibility.

“What is your name, stranger?” She asked curiously as her head tipped to the side. She had no doubt Adelard, and hopefully Saga, would be there soon… but for now this newcomer was hers to interrogate and she wanted answers. Her curiosity was almost infectious in that manner. “My name is Rhaegara… what has brought you to the Chasm’s borders?” She figured she knew the answer based on the kill splayed out before her, but she wanted to hear it in words.

Walrus was pleased to see that she didn't have to wait long. A well-muscled woman appeared from the ether, interest apparent within her copper features. Her own spotted tongue dragged lazily over the blood-stained fur of her muzzle as she listened to the inquiries posed.

"Walrus," she answered, voice gruff and accented.

"Lookin' ter werk alongside yer n' yer kin."

Like the woman who raised her, she said only what might benefit her, and kept the rest close to her vest. This Rhaegara would not be receiving any flowery declarations from her, and the Archer was far from desperate. If the hefty body did not speak for itself as to what benefits she brought, they may as well already be done.

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Enera was constantly getting bolder, even with her newfound fear of getting caught in another snowstorm like the one that had blinded her. She liked wandering close to the borders - and sometimes even beyond them. She didn't go far, though; she needed to be close in case Mama came looking, or Marrah wanted to play or something. It was necessary.

Today she was further down when she heard somebody call and, curious, went to investigate. She was bigger now; she could safely see to strangers, she was sure. Fortunately for her, her mama was already there and talking to this newcomer. Before Enera could ask any questions, of course, the smell hit her nose and her mouth immediately began to water. She hadn't had such fresh food in a while and the promise of a meal that wasn't frozen made her stomach rumble.

She trotted up to her mother's side, eyes fixed on the food instead of the woman at their borders. "Is that for us?" she asked enthusiastically.

Curiosity rain deep within the Macieo-Tainn boy, so when a stranger's call rang through the Chasm, he couldn't help himself as he went to figure out who was at their borders. Luckily, he was not the first to show as Rhaegara and Enera were already addressing the stranger who seemed to bring them a feast. Hanging back behind the flank of the larger adult, his sky-blue gaze looked over the female studying her from afar. Caelyn did have questions, but he settled on asking only one for now. "Where are you from?" He asked as his gaze still studied her.

 

It was not long before her daughter arrived, fixed next to her with eyes on the food, Rhae watching carefully as the woman in front of her explained. “Is that so… is the carcass you bring a gift to showcase your talent? Are you a hunter then?” She had little doubt that @Adelard would arrive soon as he had a final say in the matter of whether or not the woman might find a home with them, but Rhae would assess her worth and contribution beforehand.

They needed strong and abled-body wolves, even with the pups nearing their first year of age and able to contribute more to the pack. She nipped lightly at her daughter’s shoulder to silently encourage her to reign her enthusiasm in. She did not want the woman to think the children so excited to see food. Then there was Caelyn arriving, her gaze briefly flashing to the young Macieo-Tainn before his question fell, her gaze turning to the stranger in order to hear the answer for she was curious for it as well.

What wolf isn't? she wanted to drawl, but kept her tongue in check instead.

"Proof I c'n pull m' own. Feed yer, protect yer," another wolf appeared, clearly youthful and innocent, drawing the woman's attention then. Walrus' intense gaze locked with her's, and as she spoke her question, the older wolf placed a heavy paw atop the carcass' still side. Not yet, it wasn't. She had no qualms about snapping her teeth at someone else's child if they stepped out of line, and remained alert of each of their movements.

Like every other moment of her life, she knew that things could turn quickly. Before her sights could find the adult's once more, however, yet another young wolf emerged from the gloom. He possessed a more subdued demeanor, and she answered his query while her fruit-colored eyes bore into his.

"Th' beach," and then to the other woman, "far 'way."

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had a dream so big and loud

JUMPED SO HIGH I TOUCHED THE CLOUDS

The adults didn't give Enera much attention, other than the strange woman possessively placing a paw on the carcass she'd brought. Enera's ears flicked back and she pouted; the answer was a clear no, but then why had she brought it? Didn't she know it was nice to share? Enera was about to open her mouth to explain this simple thing to this odd woman when Caelyn arrived and asked his own question. The young Rayvne girl nodded enthusiastically, also curious.

The beach? "What's a beach?" Enera asked, excited to learn about this new thing. "What's it like? How far is 'far?'" She glanced at her age-mate to see if he had any more questions too.

The dark stranger answered his question with an intense focus upon him before she turned her gaze back to the adult in the group. Once her gaze left him, he almost sighed in relief as she was too intense for his liking. The young boy had asked his one question and for now that was enough. He really didn't want her gaze boring into him again, perhaps she left holes in his hide? Looking down upon his chest, just to check before he lifted his sky-blue gaze up to Enera as she asked more questions. She looked over to him then appearing to see if he had any more questions, shaking his head softly his gaze widened slightly. Nope, no more questions from him.

 

She listened to the words the woman had to offer. It was clearly a show of skill, regardless of whether it had been hunted or scavenged. “It is impressive.” She noted, agreeing with the older woman. “Patience, Enera, we are getting there.” She noted the way the woman reacted to the question, and Rhaegara shifted slightly to place herself partially between them. She needed @Adelard because otherwise the situation could turn dour fast.

Next she answered Caelyn’s question and Rhae hummed. “Like I said, it is impressive and you seem more than capable… but the decision is not for me to make.” She offered, expressing her status in that moment as a mere guardian and not an alpha. She raised her maw and once more called for their leader. New wolf. The message rang clear as she was left to wait once more.