Hey! This is a joining thread, yes? Just wanted to make sure since it didn't say ^^

Savina was walking the borders, stopping every so often to stare out past the line of the Crimson Dreams' territory to vainly see if she could catch some distant sight of her missing child. Each time though the only sight she was met with was that of the lonely winter landscape. Not even a bird or hare caught her green gaze. Heaving a sigh, the Consul would then continue on on her patrol of the lands, refreshing the scent markings wherever they had weakened. At least Artemis had finally awoken from her coma. One less thing for the mother to be worried over. Though her daughter's body had deteriorated drastically during her month of constant sleep and she was now regaining her strength and weight. Denali's absence was weighing heavily on her daughter and Savina wished she could take away that pain.

The Consul paused as a short, strange howl echoed through the still air, her triangular ears erect and alert. Something had seemed...wrong with the sound of the call and quickly her legs sprang into motion and carried her to the source of the call. It did not take her long to reach the unknown wolf, but by the time she did he was already crumpled on the ground and unconscious. Savina's hackles raised as she smelled the blood and saw the wounds that littered the strange male's body. Keen emeralds scanned the area, but saw no sign of whomever had attacked the man. The Marino let out a sharp call for one of her healer daughters and then stalked cautiously closer to the fallen male. "Sir? Sir, can you hear me?" She was concerned for him, but she knew better than to try to touch him.

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Honestly she had not expected a response from the badly injured man and so she started back a little when his voice responded to her question and he lifted himself up off the ground. Savina was not afraid of him, but she knew how one's instinctual need for survival flared up when one was hurt. He might lash out at her simply for getting too close to him. However as she watched him move slowly it seemed glaringly obvious that he was in no shape to attack anyone, even out of self defense. Whatever had happened had really done a number on him. The Consul was more nervous about what had hurt him than the stranger and her eyes kept darting around to see if someone or something was following. There still did not appear to be any other souls around and as she looked closer it seemed some of his wounds had already clotted up. Some time had passed since his injuries were inflicted and him coming here, though not too much.

He looked her over just as she examined him and a certain tension seemed to fill the air. That was no surprise though, considering he was an unknown injured wolf of her territory. Some may have tried to run him off immediately for his trespass, but Savina was willing to be more accommodating in such a situation. Soon the man was introducing himself and some of the stress in her shoulders began to ease. The Marino was a bit stunned, and waited quietly listening as he explained his situation. He offered to leave at her request and just as she was about to speak, he tried to stand but quickly was brought back to his knees due to the particularly nasty gash on his torso.

"I would stop moving if I were you, it'll only make it worse and you're draining whatever little strength you have left." It was clear that if he did not get attention soon he likely would not make it. "I've already called for one of my daughters to come, both of them are skilled in the healing arts. Just stay still until one of them arrives." Savina reclined back onto her haunches, hoping to show that she intended him no further harm. "Whoever did that to you, they didn't follow you, did they?" She needed to know if someone dangerous was on their way to her lands. "I am Savina Marino, the leader here in Crimson Dreams."

You two can feel free to skip Savina a bit if you want, since I doubt she'll have much to add until Amata gets him patched up XD 300+

She was thankful that he quickly answered her question about his attacker, and the woman sighed in relief to learn that there was no reason to be worried about some crazed person descending on the Dreaming lands. That really was the very last thing that she and her pack needed right now. Not that she would have chased Leon off if his assailant were on their way, but it was just information that she needed to have. The situation he described sounded quite harrowing and seeing as he was taking at least momentary refuge in her home she was curious to know more and felt the current state of affairs gave her the right to ask. "Well, I am glad to hear he will not be on his way after you," she said, sending one last glance out past the borders. "What was the cause of this fight, and do you know who he was? It sounds like you were lucky to make it here." Savina had been in her own fights before and had also been lucky to make it home to help.

Something seemed to be eating Leon up inside, a sort of anger that the Marino felt she could identify with, however before she could ponder the emotions she was sensing more hurried footsteps came their way and her creamy daughter arrived. Amata cursorily asked her what had happened before she went and quickly knelt before the man. Her emerald eyes widened in surprise as her daughter spoke the wounded male's name. Amata knew him? Her motherly protective instincts flared up in her as Leon spoke quietly to Amata after he explained his injuries. Amata had already been hurt once by a loner male, and a small part of her wondered if this could be the same one. That didn't seem too likely, though it certainly was possible. Despite her suspicion and the cogs slowly turning in her head, Savina maintained her quiet composure and simply watched passively as her daughter worked to help Leon.

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Savina could not help but to be suspicious of the man know that it was clear that he had a preexisting relationship with her daughter. Amata had been hurt not long ago and now that she was home, the Marino wanted to make sure that any other men who took an interest in her were up to snuff. Perhaps she was jumping to conclusions and it was just simple friendship between them, yet still her eyes gazed critically upon Leon. His answer to her question though did speak in favor of his person, and her emeralds softened a bit. It was horrible to hear of the torment of some small creature and such actions were inexcusable. She likely would have done the same thing in his place. There were some twisted individuals in these lands, and she had known this for a long time now.

When Amata began to treat his wounds and sew his skin up the Consul averted her eyes, only glancing back now and then. She didn't have a particularly weak stomach, but certainly did not enjoy such sights either. She had needed to be stitched up a bit after her encounter with the bear and knew how unpleasant the process was, and Leon had much worse wounds than she had had then. She listened quietly to the words that passed between the two. There was nothing that seemed too important until the mention of a previous offer was made. The woman's eyes returned fully to the younger wolves, a question on her face. Before she had a chance to ask though, it became apparent that her daughter had offered this male the chance to join their pack.

The Marino matron stood back up and walked slowly closer to Leon, looking him over once more. After some moments of silence, she spoke. "I trust my daughter's judgment, and you seem to have a good head and sense of morals about you. So, welcome to Crimson Dreams." She offered a small smile. "Once Amata is done we'll get you back to the mansion where you can get some much needed rest." He would need sleep and warmth to recover from this trial.