The male’s reaction was expected and he was annoyed and put off by Zalen’s action but black wolf stood firm and unchanging in his decision. The male went on to speak about putting meat in a stockpile and Zalen shook his head slightly, somewhat unbelieving of what he was hearing. Had wolves turned into squirrels when he hadn’t been looking? Why would a wolf need to have a stockpile of food, especially at this time of the year and in this type of territory. It was as if all the knowledge of their ancestors was being discarded for silly hume ideals.
He then went on to speak about the lack of deer in winter and Zalen nearly laughed. What was wrong with everyone these days? He felt more and more jaded to the ways of the Luperci who chose to live like men. Brother, you are most mistaken. Do you not know that winter is the best and most fruitful time for our kind? The prey are weak and just as numerous if not more so than in the summer time, their offspring now grown enough to fill our bellies. I assure you, there is no need to stockpile, and if you wish I can show you the area the local herd frequents if you are truly worried about not finding prey in the snow.
Zalen hoped he wasn’t being too rude with that statement, but it was the truth and he felt like knocking some sense into this newcomer. The male then introduced himself as Konstantin and Zalen nodded in greeting, I am Zalen, pleased to meet you. He wagged he tail slightly, moving closer to the male to take in his scent. Konstantin was strong and young, something that Zalen very much admired in a wolf. Perhaps he should offer this man a place in his pack. Before he could so however, Konstantin remarked on his eye mark and how he had seen something similar being. Zalen paused and then smiled, You have met Saxif then? It is interesting how both of us choose to mark ourselves in this way but it is not something that was planned. Zalen was glad to know that Saxif was still in the area and socializing, he made a mental note of having to ask her about joining him in the territory to the north.
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