Tahoma stirred. He subconsciously let loose a low growl, and pawed out for the warmth of Aiyana. As she wasn't there, his head perked up, alert, and he flexed his jaw. Shaking his pelt, he stretched out his legs and slowly stood up. Aiyana was gone, presumably on her patrol route. He dipped, his head respectfully to Artorias, ans looked over at Suki slumbering, pressing herself into Okami. A soothing growl escaped the alpha-male's mind, "I am going to go hunting. I won't be gone long, I am sure." And he lightly bounded away.
Tahoma picked his way cautiously through the bushes, following a strong scent of blood. A wounded or injured animal would be an easy catch. As the scent got stronger, he reached a clearing. Sat in the middle of it was a seemingly wounded gray wolf, munching on a rabbit hungrily. Tahoma was shocked to see another wolf. He knew there was loners about, yes, but these parts were roamed by his pack. The he-wolf cautiously approached, and hushed whispers passed through his mind, "Hello? Name yourself."