Do You Hear My {Howl}?

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Youss glanced at Howl approvingly. "You are accepted, Howl." He said. Looking back at Raja, he nodded to his friend. "Take the first bite." He said in a friendly way. He wanted his friend to feel welcome. Just because he was alpha didn't mean he would have the first to everything. He hoped Chaos felt the same way. He was glad Howl had decided to join the pack, for it would increase numbers and others would hear about the pack soon enough. He hoped Raja would feel the same way, for he was positive they were kin. He stared at Raja meaningfully.

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Chaos dips her head, saying, Welcome to Stone Frost, Howl. She turns to Raja. Raja, if you feel like you would like to stay, if only for a rest, you are welcome to do so. She smiles slightly but the smile fades as Youssarian offers Raja to have the first bite. She looks at him with slightly narrowed eyes. Youssarian, She says carefully, not wanting to offend the Alpha male, who, correctly had a little more dominance than she, As Alphas, we have the right to take the first bite. It is one of the ways we make sure the pack stays in order by the ranking. We can't have the Omegas eating before us, now can we? No, I didn't think so. She pauses, looking down at the deer, and taking a step forward. And while we are there... Her voice trails away as she rips the deer's hide, eating the meat, almost in a frenzy. She tears a hunk off and settles down by the carcass with it rest on her paws. She eats the meat, the white fur around her muzzle growing red as the blood soaks into it. She motions for the other three to dig in, since her own mouth is full. The meat is even better than it smells, and soon the smell of blood is in the air. She is wary off attracting the unwanted attention of mountain lions and snow leopards. She expresses her discomfort by glancing around them. She can't rely on her sense of smell now, for it would most certainly be clogged by the scent of blood. She sighs and begins eating again.

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Raja bowed his head humbly to Chaos and threw an "I told you so" look at Youssarian and settled to wait while the alphess and alpha went for their shares. Beside him, Howl settled as well and the bigger wolf stiffened, casting a sidelong glance at the other wolf. His fur prickled uneasy as he breathed in the somewhat familiar scent from his puphood. Oh Soul would have a fit when he found out Raja knew where his brother was! Raja grimaced slightly, knowing full well Soul might rip his throat out for not telling him right away but for now Raja was quiet, simply watching, as was his speciality.

When Chaos gave the ok for the others to eat as well, Howl moved forward and ripped off a portion of meat, a humble portion but enough to tide him over until he could find time to hunt on his own. His skinny body was thrumming with excitement that Chaos and Youssarian were going to let him stay. The young wolf glanced over at Raja, not sure what or how to ask him any of the questions floating around in his head.

"You're company is welcome my lord and lady but I fear I can not linger" Raja barked at last as the alphas and Howl filled their bellies. "I must go speak with one of my kin, my business here is complete but..." Raja hesitated, "do not be surprised if there is another wolf that may come here, perhaps with an escort of a young fae."

Raja expected demands for an explaination but wasn't sure if he'd answer. The wolf sat up and shook his thick fur out before rising to his paws. He knew where Howl was, his cousin was safe for now and Raja's only concern now was Soul. Soul would flip and Raja could see himself missing a few patches of fur. It wasn't that Soul was violent, just that he'd been without his brother for three years after being close to him since birth. Raja didn't blame his cousin but didn't look forward to bearing news. Rising to his paws, the big wolf prepared to make his leave, having not touched the deer himself.

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Chaos is about to ask what is going on and why he has to leave so soon, but decides better of it. Perhaps, if he'd wanted them to know, he would have told them outright. She growns slightly and narrows her eyes. But, before you leave, Raja, you really should eat some of the deer that you have been as kind enough to bring us. Unless... you plan on hunting later? The last part is a question, and she smiles slightly. She looks at Howl. He appears happy enough about having been welcomed into the pack. She smiles at him and turns to Raja. Why do think that we will see a she-wolf? She is curious, but isn't quite sure she won't mind if he doesn't tell her.

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"Yes, Raja." Youssarian said, eyeing his friend carefully. "If it is a long journey you'll be making, you should eat a little, to kep your strength up." He glanced sideways at howl, to try to see what the young new member was thinking. If Raja was to see his own kin, it would be Howl's kin too, right? and what about this female, escorting more wolves across the border? If they were all well and kind and joining, that would be fine by him. He knew Raja wouldn't plan any silly invasions of the land, but nonetheless, he was still skeptical and suspicious. Inching sideways, he pressed his pelt to Chaos's in a reassuring way, wondering what thoughts were shooting through her clever mind. Even though Chaos was young, she was skilled to be an expert at surviving and the like. He wouldn't doubt her that. Somehow, he tried to send little shockjwaves to her, saying it was alright, but that was a little silly. "Who are these wolves that maybe coming?" he demanded, not wanting to be cross with his good buddy. Just curious, is all. Better know who they were than to have to make formal greetings, which could take a while. Honestly, Youss was actually looking forward to meeting them- it word get word of the pack around, and then they could be elite and strong. He wondered why Raja had come, the solid purpose. He came with food that he wouldn't eat, and he said little. Maybe he was just visiting, but Youss narrowed his eyes. Had he followed howl's scent trail? and that brought his thoughts back to Howl. Would he leave with Raja to find their kin? surely, if Raja was howl's cousin, howl's brother would be awaiting them. He would let them go, of course- kin is a stronger bond than packship, always. Even if chaos would be cross with him, he decided that was the best choice for the little wolf.

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Chaos watches Raja's face as her mate speaks. Her pelt is pressed against his, almost as reassuring as his is. She looks at Howl, and through her mind, runs another thought. Didn't Raja say that the she-wolf was his sister? Hm... maybe not... he had just said a she-wolf. She frowns slightly as she says: Do you think, Raja, that they will come to fight, or make peace? She looks at the brute, before looking at Howl. The small ghost a smile shadows her face, but she has to keep serious. If these wolves could hurt her little growing pack, than she must be ready for a fight. She tenses her muscles, involtentarily, but realizes that she is, and forces herself to loosen them. She settles down, not caring what anyone else may think, and begins gnawing on the bone that was in her hunk of meat. She needs something to do, while, no matter how serious the matter may be, or that she is the Alpha female, or that she already has a mate, she is only 6 moons. That is the age of a pup, who will mature at 12 moons. That means, no matter how experianced or smart she is, she still likes to do things that normal pups like to do. That includes gnawing on left over bones.