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"Luperca," she repeated absent-mindedly, more or less distracted by the younger female's jittery tendencies. Lulu was a nickname and Lilin didn't deem it respectful to be so informal when first meeting someone; the denomination would be used eventually, should their encounter end on a positive note. ''Pleasure to meet you. I'm Lilin, one of the leaders here.'' A mere twitch of her dichotomous ears was given- a subtle acknowledgement of the submission shown, a testament to the already established hierarchy between the women, and the loner's blatant desire to find a home amidst fellow followers of norse paganism.

The Virding could scarcely refrain from showing sheer astonishment when the girl spoke once more, sharing her wishes and the research she had done. Lilin took a moment to assimilate the information provided, unsure of whether to feel flattered or uneasy about the knowledge this stranger possessed. How much did she know about Vinatta and the surrounding packs? ''And why is that? Why have you chosen us?'' she wondered aloud, suddenly intrigued by their conversation. Luperca had, perhaps unknowingly, piqued her curiosity. Lilin couldn't help but wonder what others thought of her family, what kind of reputation they had established, and what had brought this wolfess to their doorstep.

-- oh dear! hope you get it back soon :<

She did her very best to hide the look of genuine disappointment that crossed her face. In a matter of moments, feelings of anticipation and interest had dwindled down to nothing. Her eyebrows plunged into a frown, accepting the ambiguity of the stranger's response with blighted hope. She had expected additional facts and knowledge, perhaps even a little gossip. Nothing juicy had come from it - just an earnest request from a potential recruit. Still, Lilin couldn't help but wonder what awful terms and conditions had made Luperca turn tail and select Vinátta above other packs. Not wishing to berate the younger female with extra questions, the Virding moved on.

"I see," she asserted plainly, falling silent while she pondered the girl's imploration. Truthfully, the Soulstorm heir had nothing against her thus far, aside from the general lack of details in her answers. At least she wasn't a gossipmonger, that much was evident. "Well it seems you've done your research. I take it you're already aware that we're a close-knit family and should you become one of us, you're expected to help your pack brothers and sisters in whatever way you can. Do you possess any skills or talents that could be useful to us?" It would be a bonus if she did. Her personality seemed gentle enough; similar to Colibri's, without the reclusiveness. Luperca would no doubt get along with the others, but could she also pull her own weight?

(522) PPed them walking back to Jordheim to move things along! Hope that's ok. :> I'll post your acceptance message in a sec. You can post once more if you'd like and I'll archive this.

She knew little about Inferni and practically nothing about New Dawn. As a matter of fact, she couldn't recall the last time she'd heard of a pack bearing this name. Outside of her immediate family and her pack, Lilin paid no heed to others. However trivial the information, she was thankful for the details provided by this prospective joiner. The Virding merely nodded her approval, a gesture meant to dismiss their current subject of conversation. She did not fail to notice the girl's subtle growth in confidence when questioned about her abilities. Cooking and tailoring weren't crucial to Vinátta's survival but they were definitely an asset; although Lilin preferred her meat raw, she knew for a fact that her pack mates enjoyed savory changes once in a while. Her clothing creations would certainly be a trading bonus. And lastly, her love of children was certainly commendable.

Andara and Temeraire were on the brink of adulthood so their need for a babysitter was nill. But according to her cousins, a rambunctious child named Sura was often on the loose. Perhaps an assigned guardian would keep her out of trouble. Lilin was about to speak when her attention was absored by the unexpected shift before her- she waited patiently until Luperca was able to stand on two legs. Then she finally spoke, turning on her heels as she gave the newcomer a brief rundown of Vináttan customs. ''I'll give you a chance to prove your worth. I'll escort you to Jordheim, our village of residence, where you may claim an empty house as your own.'' They had plenty of those. The Virding couldn't help but wonder if Luperca had ever seen earthen domes like the ones in Jordheim. ''Come.''

Lilin glanced over her shoulders and made sure the pack's newest Risna was keeping up before leading the way through beaten trails. She opted for a different path this time, knowing many of them led to the heart of their pack lands. Luperca would perhaps have some difficulty finding her way around at first, but it would eventually become a second nature to her too. Upon arrival, the Soulstorm heir halted by one of the houses used for storage where she picked up a customary welcome pack. ''You'll find three pelts of various sizes in here to keep you warm among other useful things,'' she explained, handing the bundle over to their newest member. A hunting knife, a dagger and a bottle of wine constituted the rest of the pack. ''This--'' she continued, opening her hand to reveal a hand carved Mjölnir attached to a necklace- a depiction of Thor's hammer. ''is a Frithr necklace. It is worn by most Vináttans as a symbol of peace and unity.''

She deposited the amulet on top of the bundle, before allowing a welcoming smile to crack her serious facade. ''It's a bit much at first but you'll settle in just fine, I'm sure. I'll leave you to your things if you don't have any other questions. Maybe you can start by finding a house to make your own.''