Ceasing all telltale signs of unease, Borden’s ears settled atop his skull, no longer pointing directly forward in an aggressive display; his tail, in turn, gently swayed behind him as though it were a flag, signaling that he was willing to talk openly with the duo now. “Borden,” he said in a genial tone, giving Weldering and Atiris a polite smile. “A pleasure to meet you both.” He wondered what else to say… What Alexander would say next… However, she eliminated his need to extend the conversation and offered him the one question he thought he would never hear. Are you accepting new members? The question alone echoed and spun in his mind; he blinked for a few moments, speechless.
To strengthen Midnight Plateau’s numbers, Borden knew, was one of Alexander’s top priorities now that the middle of winter had arrived. With the season crawling along, he knew that eventually roving individuals would start eyeing the mountain, interested in what it had to offer when prey on the forest floor became sparse. Having more eyes and bodies to keep the territory safe was a necessity that the Alpha and Beta absolutely needed more than ever. He glanced to the male as though attempting to see if he mirrored her interest before looking to Atiris. “Actually, yes,” he smiled, now hoping that she had asked because she wanted to be an asset to the small pack.
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