The young woman was limping through the forest, again against Taliesin’s strict instructions, but she could not just stay in bed for much longer than a short while or whenever she was asleep. No she was an out and about kind of girl and that was what she was going to do. She was enjoying a nice patrol around the borders, however she was looking more for food than trespassers when she saw someone in the distance. Suspicion spread throughout her and she lifted her bow, but with great care she would not let loose.

“Who are you, why are you here?”

She was suspicious because this man was standing at the edge of their borders, and did not even howl. Eclipse knew she would have heard it she wasn’t too far away and wondered how long he had been standing there. That made her more inclined to figure out why he was here. Her eyes both trained on the man with the arrow pointed, not at a vital part, but it would hurt if she let loose the arrow. She never aimed to kill unless it was food.

The moment the man turned to see Eclipse it was clear he was scared witless. She couldn’t help but be surprised. She had seen many face down a bow and arrow before. It made her wonder and as Hadley spoke she slightly lowered it, but did not loosen her grip, it was still ready to shoot if she needed it.

“What do you mean? I’m sorry but you aren’t making any sense. I won’t shoot you unless I have to, but you better start making sense or you’ll go back the way you came.”

She said, it wasn’t a threat, but it wasn’t telling him to go back now, she was suspicious, he seemed nervous which in all accounts that meant he was guilty of something, and that was when his scent caught her nose. She frowned a little and looked, letting herself lower the string.

“You are from Casa?”

She asked, not sure if she should believe her nose, but she had made sure to get the scent of the pack and let her own mind know they were allies. This man had that scent which meant he must be part of it.

When he confirmed his answer she felt horrible and pulled the arrow from the bow all the way and put it where it belonged. Her eyes showed the remorse she had for pointing the weapon at the man.

“I am very sorry, please come, any allies are welcome here. I just thought you were trying to sneak in or do something that would hurt our pack the way you stood there.”

She said motioning him to come closer into the borders. She would have to make up for it but didn’t know what.

“Was there any particular place you were intending to go? I’m afraid I am not in need of any help but I can show you where you can possilby go.”

She shrugged. As she was patroling and her life was sorting out with the help of anyone she felt she didn’t need to employ the poor scared man. He seemed rather skittish to be in a pack that belonged to a bunch of warriors, but perhaps he was trying to face his fears as she had many times over the course of her life.

Did she really scare the poor guy that bad? She felt horrible and looked down. Listening to what he said. She saw the tools he had and nodded, “Oh I’m sure that there is something around here, but I myself do not need any help I am sure someone else from my pack would like something. First, because I do feel so horrible, I’d like to make up for my hostility. Are you by any chance hungry at all?”

She did start moving further into the land, thinking perhaps he’ll go faster, maybe he wouldn’t want to be alone, then again... maybe he didn’t want her around him at all, and this made her cringe inside, it was a horrible way to meet someone especially an ally. Then she remembered and turned back to him; “My name is Eclipse Soulstorm by the way.” She said feeling bad she didn’t even give her name sooner, but she supposed now was as good a time as any.

She wasn’t in a hurry to make him his meal but she knew he was feeling discomforted. She wanted to make him feel welcome especially after she pointed an arrow at him. She remembered her bow and took it off, continuing to check on the food; “So how long have you been in Casa? What do you do there?” She asked as she found her pitcher of water, it would need refilling soon, she thought sadly. She poured him some water, not thinking to ask, but it was her old packs custom to give them food and drink to show them they were welcome in the pack. She carried it on at least for her own sake. She smiled as she handed him the plastic cup. The food smell was starting to permeate the air and she thought it was delightful, it seemed she wouldn’t have to add too much more at all unless he wanted more seasonings after it was done.