Devil May Cry

Devil kept his pace at a calm jog all the way to the border line of the territory. Wrinkling his nose at the scents of other lupines, he pinned his ears back slightly before remembering his motivation. He had just won over a territory through stealth and now he needed allies or risk losing it just as quick. Though not much of a friendly guy, Devil figured he could at least be civil. Holding his tail in a neutral position and making sure he didn't have any hair raised to make the alpha mistake him as an intruding challenger, he sat down right before crossing the imaginary line marked in the alpha male's urine and lifted his muzzle, letting a chilling howl pierce the atmosphere, calling for the alpha to approach.

Ankh, Aminita, & Harbringer

Devil's howl was returned with a chorus of three voices as the alpha male Ankh, his sister Aminita, and a fellow subordinate Harbringer called back to the stranger. Despite being one of the smallest members in the pack, Ankh never let his tiny stature get in the way of keeping order - the ebony hybrid was a force to be reckoned with, and had a bite to match his bark.

A thick, coal-black ruff was expanded almost like a mane about his neck, framing a long-muzzled, big-eared face that was contrasted by a pair of cool yellow eyes. Walking briskly and holding himself in a manner that exuded dominance and authority, Ankh eventually reached the border where Devil had called from, and looked the other male over with a critical stare, "You're on the border of the Lost Valley Lurkers, state your business."

Behind him, and acting entirely opposite of her brother, Aminita sported a far more submissive nature, which went right along with her status as an omega. Tail down and muzzle held low, she remained slightly behind and to the side of Ankh, and watched the scene play out without interfering. To Ankh's other side was another black-coated female, and another hybrid - though she looked almost entirely wolf. Harbringer held more confidence than Aminita, but with Ankh around, she was wise enough to keep her head and tail below his level, or risk punishment.

Devil May Cry

Ears pricked slightly as devil caught the scent of mmultiple wolves heading his way. He shivered in anticipation, his muscles rippling beneath a coal black coat of thick ashen fur. His head held almost as high as Ankh's, he managed to lower his slightly as he was the one here asking for something so it'd do better to show respect to the alpha.

Bowing his handsome head slightly as they approached, his golden gaze could easily pick out the alpha male. Though the smallest, he made the biggest first impression and for this Devil respected him. It's always good that others not question your status, especially on first approach. Holding his tail and head in a neutral position, his gaze swept over the others with Ankh in approval before lying on his to speak.

My business is a simple matter. I come to ask your friendly alliance with the pack of Parnassian Meadows. My name is Devil May Cry, or Devil if you will, new alpha of the territory.

Introductions and with a straight to the point attitude, no walking in circles which just annoys and irritates. With that out of the way, he watched Ankh, awaiting his reply.

Ankh, Aminita, & Harbringer

Ankh was immediately appeased by the neutral posturing of the other, and further approving of the brute's to-the-point manners. But what caught his attention more than anything else was the male's scent - he didn't carry a banner that Ankh was familiar with, suggesting that he was a newcomer to the valley, and not from any of the prominent packs or bloodlines. The pack he spoke of suggested as much, since the last he knew, the Parnassian Meadows were all but an empty stretch of land.

"I'll accept your offer on two conditions." Ankh replied with a rumble in his voice, not for a second letting up in his dominant pose while he was dealing with a stranger, "As an ally to my pack, you will be expected to fight along side us if the need should ever arise. Similarly, you can count on our aid." The wiry little male had been a fighter all his life, surviving innumerable battles that saw two of his littermates slain, and more family and friends destroyed than he liked to count. "Secondly, an alliance with us means that our own allies, the Shadow Lurkers and the Ancient Guardians, will also be on your sides. If you agree to those terms, then your offer is accepted."

Devil May Cry

Devil simply nodded his head in reply to Ankh's words. His gaze went to the two females, wondering at their silence for a second. Did they just come to see who the newcomer was? Apparently so as they neither added to or reacted to their brother's words. Fair enough, he thought. Looking back at the alpha, he growled in return his lyrics.

Done. I would honor the chance to fight beside your pack should the day come tonight that you call. I also agree to the others you mention as I have nothing against them. I thank you for your time and for listening to my cause. I hope we meet again.

Bowing his head in farewell, Devil got to his feet and turned on his heels, padding off into the shadows and disappearing from sight.

Ankh, Aminita, & Harbringer

"Good, then you can count on our support." Ankh bowed his muzzle slightly in an acknowledging nod, and put the other brute's scent to memory, then watched as he faded away.

Behind their leader, neither Harbringer or Aminita took any words with their stranger, leaving it up to Ankh to do all the speaking. When it came to alliances, enemies, and any sort of pack-politics, he had a fierce and stubborn way of going about business, and tended to get hostile rather quick if he was pestered, but this brief interaction between himself and Devil had gone on more peacefully then any Aminita had seen in a long while. The omega let out a quiet sigh of breath that she'd been holding, and slowly raised herself a little when Devil left.

"Harbringer, having Cedar canvas the area, see how big his pack is. Then send him to the Ancients and the Lurkers and let them know of our treaty." Ankh dictated with a quick look to the subordinate, who set off find the pack's two raptors.