The walk didn’t take long, but as they slowly strolled towards Shadowed Sun, Pilot felt as if it would be years before they finally stepped into the pack’s borders. When the familiar scented line was passed by, Pilot smiled with satisfaction that he had finally made it. Though he had only traveled for a small stretch with Urma, he had traveled his share plenty earlier that day.



"Yup, this is home. You’ll be able to see things better in the morning light." He turned to her, finding some comfort in the fact that her fur was pristine white like his. Like Dierdre’s. "You’ll be Shadowed Sun’s newest Periokoi and I’m sure you’ll learn your way around in no time." He led the two onward, further past the territory’s borders and inland to where many of the members had made their resting grounds. Pilot’s den wasn’t too far from here.



It wasn’t an offer one would usually make, but Pilot felt some sort of compassion for her. "My son and I sleep just over there in that den beside the garden. You’re welcome to stay with us tonight if you want. I know it’s not all that great to sleep out in the open. Tomorrow you’ll easily be able to scout out a spot for your own." He gave her a reassuring nod, and began walking towards the den. "If not, the library is always a good place to catch some shut eye. Unless you don’t mind sleeping outside."

"Don’t worry about it, really. It’s not that big of a deal." He led the way down towards the den, and cast a silver gaze over the herb garden. He felt a small sense of pride whenever he saw that it was doing well, as he had put a lot of effort when initially starting it. He was hoping that soon enough Shadowed Sun would have an herb collection to rival Twilight Vale’s. Naniko had been a great influence and help with Pilot’s medical endeavors, and he could only hope that one day he might have the same skill as her.



He ducked his head down and peered inside to see if Sirius had gone to sleep. He turned and looked back to Urma with a smile. "My son, Sirius, is already asleep. I’m not surprised. He’s still rather young – just about three months – and he tires himself out fairly quickly." If Urma would have known the lands better, he would have mentioned how Sirius had traveled all the way from Twilight Vale to Shadowed Sun. But without a sense of where the two were situated, the awe in the matter was lost.



"There’s plenty of room inside if you want to join us tonight." He flashed another smile, knowing that Dierdre would have offered the same generosity. Maybe that was why he was doing this. Maybe his youthful innocence and naïve tendencies were returning. Whatever it was, it didn’t matter. He ducked inside the den and made his way to Sirius’ side. He lay down on the furs, feeling his body thank him for finally letting it rest. He was glad that he had decided to dig the den large enough for several bodies.

"Yes, they are medical plants," he informed Urma with a smile, happy to know that she shared some sort of interest in them. "I have the co-rank of Medicine Man, so I have been trying to build up a supply for Shadowed Sun. Just in case, like you said." The skins were soft beneath him, and he could hear the soft intake of breath as Sirius dreamed silently beside him. He wished that Apollo had decided to come too, but he wouldn’t push it. He understood that their initial home was Twilight Vale and that the two now had plenty of family there.



Pilot couldn’t help but chuckle a bit, though very softly. He smiled up at Urma, understanding where she was coming from. "Well you wouldn’t have to worry about that. I don’t have a mate." It hurt him a little to say that, since he had no idea where Dierdre was and if she was okay. He just wanted to know if she was alive, so when he told other people he didn’t have a mate, he would know what the true reason behind it was… death or separation. "I’m sure Sirius wouldn’t mind too much – he’s too curious and eager about the world that he would most likely be excited to find someone new around. But I respect your decision." He could really feel the fatigue claiming him now that he had finally settled down and given his legs a rest. "If you won’t change your mind, then feel free to head towards the Library or anywhere you please to find a spot to sleep tonight." He could help her dig a den in the morning if she wanted to.