Siku wasn't sure what to expect when she first heard the howl of her leader. It was a different calling from last time; as if something was about to change- or already had. The snow faced woman could sense it as she moved quickly along with Saul and little Wretch. It had been awhile since they had a meeting, and what was to happen was a mystery to Siku. She had been detached from the pack for a long time. Golden eyes narrowed as Siku took in her first glance of the scene before her, growing confused as each second passed. Nayru was there, of course, and with a stranger by her side. There were many more wolves than she remembered, though it seemed the pack was growing by the day for quite some time now. Siku did not bother trying to recognize any of them, her golden eyes only on Nayru and the strange man as she pondered what was to come next. The white woman was anxious, and did not know what to think at first. However, Nayru was not ignorant of these feelings and attempted to reassure Siku with a smile. It helped a little, but still Siku was cautious. In return, she lowered her head and stared at the ground. Answers would come soon enough.
As Nayru spoke, Siku's head shot up and she digested each word with difficulty. Slowly, white fur began to stand on end as the petite woman began to inwardly panic. She was right; but had no idea that the change she could sense was this big. Dahlia was no more. Golden eyes drifted from Nayru to the man next to her, and anger rose in Siku's chest as her mind spun. Was it his fault? Would Dahlia be leaderless again? Siku turned her face to Saul, gauging his reaction. Green orbs mirrored golden in emotion; Saul was just as surprised as she. Nayru wasn't done though, and Siku forced herself to calm down and listen. A paw moved to touch Saul's, craving comfort from his touch as Siku thought about what was to come next. She felt stupid for reacting the way she did, but luckily each soul was enveloped in their own reactions. She was not the only one who did not expect this.
As Nayru held out her paw and asked the final question, Siku glanced at what she considered to be most important in the world. At Saul, who met her gaze questioningly, and then down at Wretch. One by one, the wolves around her declared their decisions, and Siku stared up at Saul as he spoke for himself. Though he made it clear that Siku and Wretch would decide for themselves, it went without saying that they both would follow. Siku could not imagine leaving the life they had only just created together. To part from Saul though, was out of the question. If he was not going to stay, neither was she. "I wish to stay, but my heart is not tied to Dahlia. It is tied to you." Siku spoke with finality, speaking first to Nayru and then turning her eyes to Saul and the child curled against him. "And you." With an unsure smile, Siku tried see their new future as an opportunity and not a tragedy. I would swim across the ocean if that was where you wanted to live." Siku grinned at Nayru, relaxing now. As shock wore off, curiosity and excitement slowly took place.
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