Wolf Bane – Stardust Vale pack
Bane’s ears pricked forward at Rose’s words, he was quite surprised how quickly she had forgiven him for losing his temper, yet it was a common occurrence when it came to the young alpha. He grumbled affectionately at her as she licked his muzzle before he hastily made his way to the front of the pack. He flicked an ear back as he heard her fall into step behind him; he turned his head sideways as she spoke so he could get a better view of her, he looked puzzled at what she was saying. She wants something, yet she isn’t telling me what it is? I’m supposed to guess... Bane allowed his thoughts to rest on her words for a moment, though he knew he should be focusing solely on what he was going to say to The Wintersmoon alpha...his ears flicked back as Rose laid a paw on his back, his tail swished behind him questioningly.
He turned forward as she slid out of his sight, leaving the alpha with a lot to think about once he was through this meeting. Bane felt more comfortable with Rose beside him but at the same time more defensive about where they were. Bane bowed his head at Farkas just low enough to be respectful; he looked over at Pan as he left his side. “Thank you, do not worry no harm shall befall your pack. I promise you on my honour as an alpha, you have my word” Bane murmured. “If you please, shall we three retire to an area better suited to discuss matters further?” Bane asked after a moment relaxing his stance.
Pantalaimon – Stardust Vale Pack
It took everything the beta had left to remain calm at this moment, especially as he watched the black wolf’s eyes drift to rest on Sequoia his tail flicked behind him in agitation before he could stop it, his ear tips twitching with the effort to remain forward and relaxed. He had been painfully aware of the change in Sequoia’s scent recently, what had been even more alarming was his sudden attraction to her.
The young wolf had practically grown beside her, yet it had taken him up until recently to see the true beauty behind the she-wolf to view her as a potential mate instead of a close pack-mate. There was something else about her hidden under the surface, that appealed to his instincts...still the beta had been dragging his feet and hadn’t done anything about it...and now? Now they were among a pack of new wolves most of which looked in their prime, he was glad Farkas already had a mate he had hoped the Beta’s would have been settled as well...but he wasn’t sure now, Shade was causing those instincts to raise within him again.
Ignoring the flare of dominance that rose in his chest, Pan lifted his head as the male cleared his throat and finally spoke; he kept his head high as he listened carefully to what Shade had to say. “It is no bother, as you said we’d have needed to meet soon anyway. I am Pantalaimon Bane and this is Sequoia both beta’s of the Stardust Vale Pack, we appreciate your welcome” Pan introduced them both, taking the initiative this time around he was unsure whether the black wolf already knew them by name or not. He felt himself glance around at the mention of the other female beta, he wondered what else he would be faced with, if she was anything like Shade he would very much like to meet her now instead of being surprised at a later date. “I agree there is much work to do be done, we shall offer our assistance wherever it is needed, though you will understand if I first think of my pack before dedicating myself to any other tasks you require of me” Pan answered Shade dipping his muzzle in respective acknowledgment, his words were perfectly civil and he delivered them in a calm and level headed manner. Yet he’d sounded a little possessive in his wording regarding the pack,
Pan himself was too tired to pick over everything he was saying, blood loss and exhaustion had made him undoubtedly weak, but he was determined not to show it, this of course was causing him to come off as a little abrupt and possibly more dominant than usual, with this new ‘no nonsense’ attitude. His eyes traveled to inspect the jutting formation of the other packs dens as Shade continued his speech, he could see the wealth of which the black wolf spoke off, despite the harsher climate these wolves had a very good set up, it rivaled their own in fact.
As Shade spoke Pan had already begun to pair off most of the pack though there was no happy medium to be had he had formulated an idea of what he needed to ask of this beta...Dakota and Hush need a den for themselves and their pups, I could probably offer them relief from the pups every so often, then there’s Rose and Bane they’ll share. Artemis needs a den to herself, maybe close by Tarkutt just in case, Lulu needs to go somewhere as well perhaps with Snow? Hmm she wouldn’t share with her brother, would she?. That’s already 5 dens needed, that’s without us included... Pan was pulled from his thoughts as he heard Shade’s last question, his ears flicked back momentarily, as he brought his gaze back to rest on the black wolf.
He hadn’t been embarrassed by the idea...though it was unexpected; he had forgotten these wolves knew next to nothing about them. They had never been viewed in such a way before and despite his feelings this was indeed a very awkward situation. He glanced at Seqouia as she replied first, stating they weren’t mates and putting forward a compromise. He wasn’t sure about this arrangement, it would place them in closer proximity...his ears flickered momentarily before twitching to relax in a forward motion, he scrunched the crisp ground between his pads uncertainly the decision had been made. “I’m glad to hear that, it is all rather impressive and any space you can offer us we will greatly appreciated. We are in need of 5-6 spaces for our pack if you please to begin with, Artemis is heavily injured and I fear she should not share a living space for the moment” Pan answered Shade feeling no need to repeat Sequoia’s answer, maybe he felt better not even thinking about it though he was watching the black wolf’s reaction carefully