If he could have he would have given his brother a notice that he was coming, for the pup-minded wolf did not know how it was to be a visitor. He had stayed in his birth lands for such a long time that he hadn't had the chance to be the stranger. It was always he that welcomed those into his home, though he had met few in his short days. But now he stood at the other side of the door, hope set deep in his eyes. A wish for welcome in his heart.
The wind swept over his shaggy coat, and Alder felt a chill that was likely in his mind more then anything. His pelt was thick, and kept the air away from his skin. But there was something about being out in the open alone that sent a shiver up his spine. There was movement in the house, keen ears taking in the faintest of things. A font paw, the fur tinged with a soot color, lifted with anxiety and he watched as the door opened and in the doorway stood his big brother.
The words he spoke were laced with surprise, and thankfully it didn't touch upon the emotion of shock or anger. Even in the dull day's light there was no missing the ink smudge across the boy's face, and his scent had to be recognizable even in the salt laced air. And with the first words spoken the Dreamer knew that his brother recognized him. The tawny male's ears fell at the next few words said, for that had never been his hope of intention. Momma said.. He began softly, the words trailing as he stood to enter the Knight's home. He corrected himself, I was hoping to visit, see how you were doing. Alder had thought about he was to day when such a question came up.
The large male walked into the house, which was warmer then he had expected. Momma told me the good news. He spoke, a smile on his face as he turned back to the male at the door.
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