Patrolling? Border marking? Really?
That was the amazing job Fia said he'd be doing today? I need to have a talk with that girl about what's amazing and what's plain boring. Combat training would've been a much better way to waste time between lessons. Gunnar thought grumpily, lumbering along in his lupus form, his right hind leg favored and off the ground most times.
His jumpy, limping gaint was interrupted when he spotted a black horse nearby, in his way to continue his patrol. He was about to check the critter out, to figure out why the big stallion was so far from the city, when Anann showed up, greeting someone just out of his viewing range. Hidden in the shadows, he watched and listened, then approached cautiously.
She might've needed some back up if the visitor turned out to be hostile, right? Right.
The sight that greeted him was a welcomed surprise. Naniko! Instantly he showed himself, tail waving behind him but kept low, keeping a respectful distance from Anann and making sure not to act like a fool in front of his new alpha... and old.
Lady Naniko! He greeted, raspy voice strained as usual. Anann, this is Anathema's Angela... er... leader. Naniko D'Angelo. He introduced politely, as well as offering the tawny woman a nod in greeting and respect before letting the girls speak for themselves. His eyes were shining with excitement. If Naniko could spare time away from the pack, that meant everything must've been well there. Maybe he could send a message back with her for his mother! Oh, how worried Valinta must've been by now.
He might also have the chance to explain why he'd left in the first place. What of Esme now? Was she still in Anathema? Causing trouble for some other poor victim? Torturing her slave? Whatever the case, he was curious to know. He held his tongue for the moment, though, having already spoken out too much for his liking. He knew Naniko would've swatted him for his bad manners had he still have been in Anathema greeting a visitor on their borders. Hopefully Anann was more understanding.
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