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Tala had settled into her new home quite nicely. The new, sturdy space had provided her with warmth and protection from the weather, it also gave Noah and Yuki their home back without her intrusion. Sure, she had been invited to stay as long as she wanted but that did not mean Tala was going to bunker down and vegetate on their floor for the rest of her days. Now that would just not do. Her new rank had brought her to new responsibility, new duties and a need to be closer to the heart of the pack as a whole. So she had moved out into the runt of the two churches. It was lovely, strong and sturdy like the reliable nest she needed.
Tala still felt the need to make routine checks on the packland borders. She had been almost souly responsible for the act not too long ago and the habit stuck like glue to her fur. Her feet felt the itch the walk that familiar path. She was intent on keeping certain individuals out, some more than others. It was why she was out in the snow on the mid afternoon walk. She had left the villa and ventured into the white abyss to check for any unusual sight, sound or scent in the Valley. So far, everything was normal.
Then there was a light scent to her nostrils she did not fully understand. Jackal? What on earth was a jackal doing here? She had smelt a few before in her past adventures as a loner. Having one in the territory was.... interesting to say the least. Her paws picked up an alternate route to meet the small dog. Inquiry was on the top of her list now. Her small paws carried her quickly over snowbanks, her dappled pelt briefly standing out against the bright blanket. The scent was growing stronger on her nose, the obscure smell growing more prominent. A dark blur on the snow caused her head to dip in a light welcome. Standing to his northwest he would see her just as well as she saw him. "Hello, may I inquire on what has brought you to Phoenix Valley?" She did not smell any pack member scent on him. If he had not been invited in, then he must have a decent reason to pad as freely as he did. Her raspy voice held a kind tone to it, that little habit did not falter so easily.
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