KAVAK

The grass fires up north have drove most of the lucky wolves South. A husky Grey Wolf, which was the only one of his pack to escape the inferno is now hungry and far from home.....

Catalpa

The she-wolf was prowling through the Ruins because she had nothing better to do. She came across the scent of another wolf, and, though she wasn't for sure, the scent seemed to be mingled faintly with the stench of smoke. Curious, for there had been no recent fires around this valley, Catalpa followed his trail until she caught up with him. Staying a few yards back, the wolfess gave a short 'woof' to catch his attention and waited to see what his response would be.

KAVAK

The gray wolf, lost and hungry and far from his home, was especially jittery. Could this be a new wolfess to start a pack with or an adversary warning the pack of his presence? He was hungry and in no shape to defend himself. He headed further South, away from the fires and hopefully away from any other dangers.....fatigue was starting to set in.

Catalpa

She studied him carefully, quickly noting his unhealthy state and perhaps his fear. The outgoing wolfess ventured a few words to Kavak, since curiosity was getting the better of her.

"You look hungry, stranger. Are you far from home? You don't carry a scent I'm familiar with." she kept her tail held almost straight out behind her, but loosely to express no ill meaning.

Kavak

The wolf, guarded and very wary stared at the wolfess. Should he trust her, or run for safety.....

Catalpa

"No need to be shy," she pointed out, miss-reading his lack of response for shyness instead of wariness, "You look a bit hungry, correct? I can show you to some food if you wish." Catalpa was determined to get this wolf to speak, if he didn't run off first.

Catalpa & Xia

Catalpa sits back on her haunches, waiting. Soon, a wolverine plods over, arising no worry from the wolf. Catalpa simply turns her head back and gives a nod to her friend. "Hello Xia."

The wolverine gives a grunt in reply. Her dark eyes were fixed on the other wolf she hadn't met yet. Catalpa was about to say something, but a distant howl caught her attention. It was one of her pack members, calling for help!

"Well..." she glanced back Kavak, "It was... nice to meet you, I guess. If you still seek a home, come by our pack lands; the Silver Glades." without a further word, the wolf turned and sprinted off for the Eskers. The wolverine turned to follow her friend. She didn't say a thing.

Kavak

Though proud and reluctant to join another pack, the hunger in Kavak's belly told him what to do.....with a faint howl Kavak replied ....."Wait".....

Kavak

"Did she hear me?" he thought, then with all his power he summoned up what energy he had left and howled.... Then he laid down and curled up.

Catalpa

She heard the howl from far off, and swiftly returned to the Ruins at a sprint. Catalpa slowed down as she neared Kavak, and gave a short bark to capture his attention.

"Have you changed your mind?" she inquired, not even sure if he was awake or not. This time, her wolverine friend was not with her.

Kavak

"Do I have a choice?" said the proud wolf

Catalpa

She grins at his attitude, but nodded still, "It is your choice to make. But, if you do join our pack, I'd advise you to check your pride." she paused a moment, then added, "There are two other males in the pack who probably wouldn't tolerate it."