<blockquote>Only after a moment of silence did the shadows appear to move, revealing the silhouette of a large, dark figure. Cocking her head to accomodate the wheels turning within it, the Copper Rock female held her stance as her piercing gaze adjusted in focus on the rogue, whose pale eyes seemed illuminated by moonlight. The male was was both cautious and courteous in his approach, coming to stand only a short distance away; he was of notable size, young, and, aside from lacking a suitable winter weight, appeared healthy.
She listened to his words, considering in stride that he'd been so close to the Secluded Spring that day. Did she, by chance, miss him somehow while patrolling? There was no way to be sure, and nonetheless she was here now. A charming grin emerged on her face as she took in his apology and dry humor; though she was wary of the stranger, she felt that his attempt to break the ice was genuine and replied with only a quaint nod.
<b>"Rhysis-"</b> she repeated as she tended to do; <i>an odd name, yet fitting for the black boy</i>- <b>"Aeylen Tainn." </b>It was strange hearing the latter name from her own mouth, something she was proud of but certainly not used to, still. <b>"No need to apologize,"</b> she replied, the soft tones of her voice like a lullaby in the night. He'd hardly inconvenienced her; however, she was pressed to relieve the restlessness that plagued her. She assumed, judging from the lack of fresh scents about him other than his own, that he was a loner, which answered many questions in her mind but also left her with a loss as to why he'd come so close to pack boundaries, so deep in the Ghastly Woods. Not many lone wolves would feel comfortable enough in the midst of a pack - even one so young as her own - to sleep much at all. <b>"I was just getting some fresh air for lack of rest,"</b> she offered vaguely,<b> "perhaps you'd join me?" </b> It could be an awkward situation, but at this point she didn't mind.
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