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The dark-furred wolf and his companion seemed to be conversing; Rurik had never had the pleasure of speaking to a whale. He supposed this particular whale had spent a considerable amount of time around canines, thereby allowing him to acquire their tongue. Such a thing was likely rare companionship, as Rurik had never seen such a thing in all of his wide travels. Added that the two creatures, whale and wolf, were from completely different environments, and one might consider that this was the first (and possibly last) friendship of its kind. Rurik laughed at the stranger's call over the waves, and laughed some more as he watched the whale unceremoniously dump the wolf into the ocean. There was no malice in the marine mammal's gesture, however, and the companionship between these two unlikely friends seemed gentle.
The dark-furred canine stated his business and introduced himself, to which the silver-shaded werewolf nodded, extending his hand forward to shake with the other canine. Such a gesture was rarer on this side of the world, but it was a difficult habit for Rurik to break. Hand-shaking as a greeting was quite common on the far side of the world, and Rurik would always have some trouble remembering that it was not as widespread to these parts. “Captain Duke Rurik Russo of the Cour des Miracles pack, good to meet you” the silver-shaded werewolf said, using both his title and his rank in his introduction, though these things were not said with a vain flourish in the least. It was true, Rurik was proud of his boating skills and his pack, but he did not hold such things above others—intentional rudeness was simply not a part of the Russian wolf's character. The swain werewolf grinned and threw his arm wide to indicate the coast. “Zhis is all Miracles land, you see. I cannot accept you to zhis pack, however if you vould tell me vhat you do, I can call someone,” he explained. As the Duke, he was not permitted to actually accept members to the pack—which was fine with him—but he was glad he'd been here on the coast today to witness this sight.
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