Tahmores*Elder Brother

Boy and wolf loped steadily along, though careful not to get too far ahead of Jarem and his companions. They stopped at the edge of the tree-line, waiting quietly for the man and his dogs to show.

Gladiator, Jarem Wolf & Jawslynn

Jarem walked steadily after the pair, not really striving to stay up with them. It wasn't that he wasn't in good shape, for he was, he just never liked jogging (or loping). Walking was his favorite stride, it allowed him to look at his surroundings. And at this point, he desperately needed it. If he was going to live here and study the wolves, he needed to know the land just as way as the best of the canines. Wouldn't want to be taken advantage of would he?

Jaws, being the hyper over-grown puppy she was, always had her nose in something. Either it be on a rabbit trail, some plant, or anything that moved. Not being anyway near patient, even if she tried she probably wouldn't catch anything unless it ran right into her. Not like she was trying either. Jarem fed her well and her chasing and sniffing was all in play. She could be seen frequently, nose down and fan like tail waving in the air as she weaved through the bushes. She always came to the short whistle of Jarem when she ventured off to far, so all was well.

Gator stayed at his human friend's side, still mad at himself for letting that one wolf taking a snap at Jarem. He also watched his surroundings, soaking everything up.

Jarem stopped beside the two new found friends, giving antoher whistle for Jaws. She came bounding out of the bush towards them, and Jarem snatched her collar in his hands, and there was a great reason why. As soon as hsi fingers grabbed the black collar she jumped forward, just realizing all the great things before her. Cats, chickens, other dogs, and so much other thigns she has not met before. At the feel of the collar she sat down, but her attention was still on the farm. Gator, giving the pup a disapproving look, sat as soon as Jarem stopped, waiting for his next move.

Jarem smiled (not showing his teeth) at the boy and the wolf, "Ready?"

Tahmores*Elder Brother

Tahmores smiled without teeth as the trio came up beside them. His hand rested on Brother's shoulder, and as the pup sat, he used the other to scratch behind her ears, an effort to keep her still til they were ready to go.

Brother's nose was twitching, taking in all the new smells. But his mind was working overtime: would this human and her dogs that he smelled attack him like the last set had? He recalled the dogs belonging to the girl who had visited the Ranch, and the general suspicion held by all the Ranch pets, even Rihanne, who seemed to accept that he would not harm them. Could his kind really be so hated? It was foreign to him that a pack should purposefully harry humans without a reason. Usually the reason was starvation, and that he could understand, but what the dogs had told him sounded more like sheer harassment, not a shortage of game.

The wolf gae himself a shake, dismissing such unwelcome thoughts. He gazed over the farm, and simply renewed his vow to himself that he would do his best to behave, and would hurt no one if they didn't try to harm his boy.

Tahmores turned to Jarem, and said, "Lead on, then."

Aralyn*Aaka*Malon

A woman came racing around the house with a german shephered hybrid close behind her. The woman looked tired and she had a few bruises on her face from another life. Not Seeing Jarem or Tahmores she skidded to a stop the dog stopping next to her. She was looking around franticly searching for her black bag that had all of her medical neccesities. A wolf was sick and she needed to help it but she wasnt entirly sure how. She was just filling in for the lady who had seemingly went on vacation. At the worst possible moment.Looking up she spotted the two and their dogs and she immediatly froze. She had a fear of men...from her past life. She had come here seeking peace and serenity. Watching both of them she cautiously stepped forward and outstretched her hand "I am Aralyn. Can I help you gentlemen?" her voice had a slight accent sounding slightly egyptian.

The dog stayed at her side. Malon glared at the other dogs his hackles rising under his trembling masters hand. He didnt like seeing Aralyn afraid. If this boy and man unsettled her then they unsettled him.

Silently stalking near by was a white wolf. Scars littered the females body from fights. She was here watching over Emileikai who was the sick wolf that Aralyn was tending to. SEeing the dogs and men Aaka stalked closer and closer making no sound at all until she was about three yards away. She lowered her head and gave a low quiet growl. She was wanted for many things but thise wise yellow eyes held challenge. They dared Jarem and Tahmores to come closer to harm any here. Most were friends or allies of Aaka. But she had a sick wolf to take care of and she coukldnt do it without Aralyn.

Tahmores*Elder Brother

Tahmores, seeing the woman's hesitation, and taking a cue from Brother, who could smell it, sat down slowly. He had become well used to this. Hands came up away from his sides, and Brother sat beside him, begging for a scratching. Smiling, careful not to show teeth, he obliged, working mats out of the wolf's coat as he spoke. "Relax. We will do you no harm. Brother here does nothing I tell him not to, Gator does nothing his master tells him not to, and Jaws wouldn't hurt a fly." Having dealt with humans before, he thought that she might fear the strange wolves. He smiled again, not using teeth, "I am Tahmores, and this is Elder Brother." He continued pulling mats out of Brother's coat, and nodded toward Jarem. "He is Jarem Wolf, and his dogs are Gator and Jawslynn. He came to ask you questions, and I came because he asked me to."

Brother, on the other hand, had his eyes on Aaka. Malon seemed to be the kind that would defend his mistress only, but he couldn't read Aaka that way. And so it was to her he spoke, attempting to persuade her away from attacking them. "There, now, we mean no harm. We wouldn't hurt the two-legs. That one (a nod toward Jarem) just wants to ask questions, and his dogs are nice enough. As for myself and the boy, he is most insistant that we do no harm, not that I would unless anyone tried to hurt him." And he winced a little as Tahmores pulled a little hard, and tossed his nose up into the boy's face in retaliation. The boy laughed, though he quickly quieted and closed his mouth.

Gladiator, Jarem Wolf & Jawslynn

Jarem was about to move forward to the house when the young lady moved in front of them, seeming to be worried about something or another. He accepted the handshake, at the same time trying to keep Jaws in her sitting position. As the new person strode by she instantly began wriggling, to her wagging tail and through all her spine. Tongue lashed out several times, trying to lick the new possible friend. But Jarem kept a firm grip on her and she stayed put.

Jarem smiled but before he could introduce himself, Tahmores spoek for the whole group. He laughed softly at his comment about Jaws, she wouldn't hurt a fly, but that wasn't because lack of trying. The yearling would not be able to catch it, too anxious for such a thing. "Well, that basically sums to all up." He had a laugh in his voice, but it was not negative at all, he liked how this boy beyond his years could take charge.

Gladiator sat up straighter as the new threatening wolf came by, hackles instantly raising. As Elder Brother said, he meant no harm, but he would be bothered by attacking in his, or anyone else's defense. He let out a little gruff, but at the same time smiled slightly, wondering if the wolf would recognize him as he just did her. They had met in the Eskers, very briefy actually. Hackles were still raised but wavered when Jarem's hand rested upon his head. The big dog moved his crown so he could see his friend's face and licked the air. Orbs rested again on the white wolf, he did not want any trouble.

Aralyn

Aralyn was still tense but not as much as she crouched down and picked up her black bag scratching Malons ears. Softly she said "This is Malon....The white wolf over there....I forgot what the lady called her but I call her Kage. I may not be the best person to ask the questions but ill do my best." she had no fear of the wolves. She only feared men. Stroking Malon she watched Aaka. The female came by often with others or with battle wounds. It was worrying.

Aaka didnt recognize Gladiator at first. She wasnt thinking straight. When he looked at her though her gaze softened. She didnt want to attack anyway. She was to exausted from carrying Emi all the way. Growling softly at the other dogs as they took threatening stances she backed away a bit still glaring hatefully at Jarem and Tahmores. They were not welcome. They had invaded her space. It wasnt her territory but it was her space. It made no sense but she didnt care.

Malon relaxed slightly but as Aaka growled he shook his head. He knew the female wasnt happy and that her friend was here. Emi needed help and Aralyn wasnt the best when it came to home remidies although she wouldnt admit it.

aldiator, Jarem Wolf & Jawslynn

Jarem nodded her head, but then looked concerned when he noticed what was held in the bag. He gestured softly at the bag, careful not to alarm the wary wolf, and spoke to the lady, "Something a matter with one of the canines?" He assumed this was a place where many canines and animals came to be healed. He wasn't a professional vet, but he felt confident with most things as he took care of his own dogs and other canines he may pass. He ignored the bickering dogs, knowing interfeeing at this point would not help.

Gladiator was actually glad Aaka recognized him, but that still did not mean she wouldn't attack, though it didn't seem likely. The she-wolf seemed exhausted and smelt as another's blood. With a check on the wind he assured himself that there was many wounded animals here, so she must of helped one here. No wonder she was anixous. His hackles completely dropped, he did not like the suffer of canines, he didn't want to get in the way of one's healing. He took a non-theartening step forward, hoping the wolf would see he wanted to help. He looked offended when she gave a hateful look at his friend, but only put his ears back in a reapproaching look.

Jawslynn did not seem to understand the hostile air and thought it must surely be some kind of game. She scooted forward ever so slightly, licking the air before her.

Tahmores*Elder Brother

Tahmores smiled easily at the woman, betraying a slightly juvenile innocence. He hadn't lived among humans very long, and hadn't really developed their kind of deceit. He continued to scratch Brother's back, and the wolf relaxed a little.

Then, following Gator's lead, Brother too lowered his hackles completely, though he kept a watchful eye on things. He watched Gator sum up the white female, and silently nodded his aggrement of the appraisal. This fae's mind was definitely on other things. He turned his gaze to the woman: she was afraid. It didn't make sense that she would be afraid of him, with the obviously wolven femme by her side. Of what she was afraid, he could not say. Still, it was nothing he could fix, but he did his best to assume a less threatening position. He lay down contentedly, still facing the other canines, and tossed a look at his boy. Their eyes met and something crossed between them, and the boy looked back up at her. "Is there someone hurt?"

Aralyn*Aaka*Malon

Aralyn was still slightly uneasy but she said softly "Kage just brought over a female who is sick....I think that she only needs some TLC and shell be better...."

Aaka growled lower at the struggling female in Jarems grip. The growl was more towards Jarem to let the female go and run. She stalked closer glaring at the boy and the man as she walked straight up to Gladiator. She sniffed him keeping a wary eye on the humans then stalked over to the struggling yearling and touched noses with her. "Calm down I can only put up with so much hyperness." Growling once more the female looked up at Aralyn then looked over in the direction of Emikeilai. Understanding the women nodded and said in her cool voice "If you gentlemen will excuse me I have some animals to attend to. If you would like to join me be my guest" she walked back over to Emi slightly shaking. Why were they here? Had they found out? No....No one knew about that life.

Malon nodded towards the other dogs and Aaka as he followed his master faithfully.

Aaka turned and silently padded after them heading towards her new packmate Emi.

Gladiator, Jarem Wolf & Jawslynn

Jarem's smile wavered a little, it was the confusing human thing coming up again. See, there are multiple reasons as a young boy he had found such love for the canines. One of which being he found them easier to understand. Sure, there was the weird parts, such as why were they harrassing the humans? But much less complicated then the homo sapiens if you asked him. Males were hard by themselves, but females were to a whole other degree. For an example, why did she seem so jumpy around him? Did he do anything wrong? It didn't accure to them at this point it must of been something in her past. He was not stupid, far from it. But he wasn't exactly the 'popular' kid at school, described by many as 'anti-social'. He just didn't get out much, so what? Anyway...
Eyes glanced at the white wolf, she oblviosly did not like him here either, probably in her eyes distracting the healer from her work. OKay, so he should get out of her way. He wanted to come and see the canine, but he didn't think that was what Aralyn wanted. His voice was a little hesistant, "Oh no, that's fine. I owuldn't want to get in the way though..." He kind of dropped it at that. He was sure this wasn't the 'old lady' Mark talked about, but he wasn't sure if she out or not... he could always look for the place he was going to leave at...

Gladiator hardened his eyes as the female continued to be aggressive, there was no need for her to be mad at his friend, he wasn't doing anything. But he let her sniff at him, taking a few whiffs for himself. He was not at all sumbiting to her, but he wasn't trying to show dominace either. the brute figured there was no point at making her more edgy, but if she did anything the wrong way... well, he wouldn't sit back and watch. The she-wolf went over and conversed with Jaws, it wouldn't help anything though, she barely listened to anybody. So he was there in case she wanted to take a bite out of the young pup. But she soon left to her injured friend, and at that point he was glad. You don't need much of her attitude around.

The year old puppy was out of her mind happy, the she-wolf was coming her way! To play prehaps? She scooted forward some more, even her head was wriggling with her efforts. The other's nose came towards her as if to touch noses and she basically leapt up (without getting up from the sitting position for that would anger Jarem) bumping lightly with her. She grinned her puppy and smile, hardly understanding her words. Calm down? With so many new stuff around? New friends? How could you possibly do that? You know what she needed? That's right, to play! Front paw came out waving at the air, barely touching the fur on the she-wolf's chest. She was sitting as best as she could, it always got a smile from Jarem anyway. But she only got a louder growl from this one. Ears went back and her happy face dimmed ever so slightly. Tail was still wagging, but not at all with the same effort. She didn't want to play? That was strange... She looked over at Gator for reassurance but only got a scornful look. That was no fun... but she let the wolf go without even playing.

Aaka

Aralyn smiled gently and she said "As much as I hate to admit it I could use the help. This is not my job but no one else was here because....I dunno she just left." she continued to smile with a guarded look but she was relaxing bit by bit. "Please do follow im getting a bit lonely up here." she smiled encouragingly.

Malon nodded to Gladiator and said softly "aaka has been having many problems lately. About 5 people are out to kill her and humans arent making her life any easier." he smiled faintly and continued to walk after his master.

Aaka after getting batted with the pups paw growled softly but was slightly amused. The pup had no idea who she was. She was the infamous Aaka the Legendary Shadow. Batting the pup back lightly she growled but softer then before. She rarely played rarely ever had fun. Maybe it was time to relax.

Gladiator, Jarem Wolf & Jawslynn

Jarem smiled at the invitation. He did truly want to follow to her to see what he could do, but he certainly did not want to discomfort the lady. So he smiled his toothless smile and spoke again, "Certainly." He moved forward slightly, ready to the follow Aralyn.

Gladiator kept an eye on Aaka but for a while did not seem to be watching her as Malon spoke. He nodded to show he was listening but was slightly saddened by the news. So she was one of the wolves his friend may be studying. She better not bring them any trouble, he had a job to do,a nd that was to save Jarem from any trouble. He to got up to move, following after his human.

The puppy didn't waver one bit when the she-wolf growled, thinking it was part of the game. Her tail wagged to maximum again, recognzing that amused look from anywhere. The she-wolf batted her back and she seemed to burst with happiness, barking softly with joy. Her tail lolled out again and she gave her puppy grin, again completely ignoring the soft growl. She came up at that moment, ready to follow Jarem everywhere he was going, of course he didn't have much of a choice since she was held by her collar. As they began to move he reached down and gave her a pat, clipping her leash on(the gentle leader absent). She was given more line and she instantly went towards the she-wolf, trying to engage the play again if she was close enough.