Penguin

Penguin ran past all the racks and trees. He let out a howl for the leader. "I wish to join your pack!" He was looking for a safe place for himself, his mate, and their two pups. He waited patiently.

Blind

She hadn't seen Eytan around for a while, nor his mate. After speaking with Riptide as they watched the humans, the female heard the call of two others. Elderly and blind, the white wolfess stood and trotted towards the calls of both Penguin and N`ok. Ah...I'm not the leader. But I am sure Eytan and Nita will not complain if you do so wish to stay. Her eyes were clouded, and she stared at a point just beyond the male.

Eytan

Following the sound of the call, alpha male came up beside Blind casually, knowing well that her sensitive ears would let her hear his coming. He was just in time to hear Blind's comment, and nodded to her words. His head was held high in rank, but more out of habit than out of wanting to be intimidating, for Eytan was just not that sort of wolf. Smiling, he let his voice flow forth. My mate and I will be happy to have you stay with us. We are, by nature, a fostering pack... though we do have warriors, we are mostly peaceful wolven who only want to raise our pups and live our lives undisturbed. Provided that you are like-minded, we will be happy to have you. I am Eytan. Welcome to the Ochotona Mountains.

Penguin

Penguin thanked Blind and Eytan kindly. "Now I must bring my family. I will return soon." He walked back to the canyon excitedly.

Nok

Nok was happy again. She struggled to speak a single word, "Thank." She thought she could do better than that, but she knew that trying to hard to speak three short words might hurt her. She seemed content now that she was in the company of a loving pack.

Blind

She turned and smiled in the direction of Nok. Come dear. She said gently. She had lived in this pack long before Eytan and Nita ruled, and still she remained. She had always been the kind one, the wise fae with a heart of gold. Now, she was going to turn her attention to Nok, and try and help her. Let me show you around. Although she couldn't see, Blind knew the way as if it were the back of her paw. She began to walk away then turned Come along. She began to thread her way through brush, until finally she came to a small stream. This is where I come to relax. Maybe it will help you just as well it does me.

Nok

Nok smiled. She followed Blind all the way to the stream. She watched the calm water trickle past. She put her paw in. It was cool and refreshing, but she could not hear it very well with her defected ears. She turned to Blind. "My--My name..." She slowly spoke, "Nok!" She was happy to finally get these simple words out. Though they may have sounded quite odd to another. She wanted to thank Blind and tell her how much she liked this place, but it was too hard, so she just smiled and nodded.

Blind

Her smile was warm and gentle and she said in the same warm and gentle voice My name is Blind. She acted as if she hadn't notice the other females defect, for no one was perfect. The blind fatale turned her dial back towards the water and inhaled deeply. IT was so nice, so quiet. She didn't see Noks nod, for obvious reasons, and she continued to smile faintly in the distance just enjoying the company of the other.

Nok

Nok somehow knew that Blind was trying to help, but she wondered how anyone could help her get her voice back. She shook her head, trying to get the thought out of her mind. She was happy that Blind was going to help, even if she didn't think it possible. Despite her rough past, Nok seemed to be quite happy.

Thunderhead

The alpha's second youngest had been summoned by his father. Eytan hadn't had the time need to comfort and reassure Nok, and so he sent Thunder to do so. They were not where his father had said they would be, but it only took him a few moments to follow their scent to their resting place. With a yip of joy and thrill at having found them, he scampered up to Blind and hopped up to aim a lick at her chin. He didn't really know Blind very well, but Thunder had grown into a very social and loving pup. He loved everybody. Hi, Blind! Da said there were new wolves! New pups, too, pups to play with? His eyes turned to Nok and he let a grin fall on his face, tail wagging madly. Hi! I'm Thunderhead. Thunder, really. I don't believe in using a name longer than your body. It was kind of an odd statement, but then this was an odd pup.

Nok

Nok looked at the youngster and smiled. "Nok" This was all she said. She wanted to give a proper greeting, but she thought she couldn't. Though she was happy to meet another.

Blind

Her smile was warm as Thunder came racing up. Hello, Thunder. Lightly she laughed and batted a paw at him, missing by several inches. Not minding that she hadn't hit him she said So, what would you to like to do? With so many noises, you'd think she was uncomfortable but in reality she welcomed it. With sound, she could see. It was like seeing, only better. One day, she would teach Riptide to take blindness as a game just as she did.

Thunderhead

He giggled and hopped back and forth at Blind's feet, though he spoke to both of them. Hi, Nok! I dunno... Da just said that there was a new wolf, and that he hadn't had the chance to be nice to her yet, so for me to go see her and say hi and make sure she was okay.

And he smiled and waved his tail, turning to face Nok fully. You ARE okay, right?

Nok

Nok began to speak some slurred words, but then just nodded. She had the words "Thank you" on the tip of her tongue, but she couldn't speak them, until she finally just blurted out "Thank you much!" It felt good to say that. She waded into the stream and splashed the water with her front paws. It was freezing, but she could take it.

Blind

Her laughter was warm and soft at Noks words. Someday, Nok. You'll be able to talk normally. I can be your teacher if you would like. There wasn't much else the old wolfess's could do. Her bones were arthretic, her eyes sightless, her strength wearing thin. So she stayed here and taught. Why not try and teach Nok how to speak once more? Sure she probably wouldn't get anywhere but they could try. There was no harm in trying.

Nok

Nok nodded to Blind, but quickly realized her mistake. "Yes" She said, then stepped back onto the land and shook herself off, wagging her tail. She was thankful that she could have such a friendly and intelligent teacher. She was going to speak again. Once again, she would have a voice.

Thunderhead

He smiled, not really understanding why Nok could not speak properly, but he was a bright and loving soul, and did not care that his new friend did not seem very conversationally minded. Yeah, and until then, I can be your friend and help you too. You can practice on me! And suddenly, the brightness faded from his eyes, and an almost timid look replaced it. Well... I mean, that is... if you want to... His tail waved slowly, almost uncertainly.