She caught the scent of an unfamiliar wolf before she saw them, having to make her way a short way back up the riverbanks from where she'd been fishing. Lana was still drenched with water half way up with her flanks with little to show for the effort, though at least she was getting better at picking out fishing spots. But Loach had been away. She returned on hastened paws if only to make sure Llinnea was alright.
If I'm gonna stay here I'll look out for them, she reasoned. Still her stomach turned in a nervous twist knowing she was likely alone to face off whoever this might be. If it was that loner she'd run into before, she might have to get into a proper scrap this time. But, the scent was not hers.
When she turned the bend and saw Loach there, the surge of relief still took her aback a bit. He and the newcomer, a dark stranger were arriving together it would seem, and she swept her tail back to a neutral angle while glancing from the one familiar face to another. The girl's words were lost on the woman, but she could read her body language well enough. Stepping close enough that Llinnea could seek safety at her side if needed, but not so close as she'd seen her stand with her preferred guardian, she offered her a glance of reassurance. There were still boundaries there.
Looking back at the men, the tricolor woman offered a friendly smile and polite nod. Internally, she wondered. Who was this, another guest like herself? She wasn't sure that would leave her standing, but it might make their chances of making it through the winter here without being pushed from the claim better. Was she getting ahead of herself?
Swallowing her uncertain thoughts, she called out a cordial greeting.
"Found a friend, have you?" she asked, wondering if this connection was new or old.
Sex: Male
