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Alduin was really turning out to be a fantastic pack member. She had to admit that, at least. Naniko didn't expect him to fall so easily into his duties, and it seemed as if the pack was often on his mind. That was a good thing. She was glad he'd suggested the borders, as otherwise she might have had to patrol by herself later on. It was much more fun with someone else around to talk to, especially a new friend. It had been a long time since she had allowed herself to grow close to anyone, even just with a simple friendship, because it seemed to her that the moment she gave in and started to become attached to somebody, they would leave. It was better to stay above it all and to try not to get close to anybody, because then she would never feel hurt when they'd take off after a few months in the pack
She hoped that he would stay, though, despite herself. He was fun to be around and had his own issues, something that she could respect. Everyone had their own problems, and sometimes she did need a friend around. Maybe he did, too. He took off in front of her and she grinned at the mock-authority that his barks held. "Get back here, subordinate" She called sarcastically back at him, trying to catch up. He was fast! Naniko ran the borders quite often, though, and she had the ability to run for long distances. Would she outpace him eventually, or could he keep this speed up? "Anathema really is a place of beauty" She called to him as they began to head off, away from the ocean.