The howl was strangely familiar. Ink had never heard it before, no, but the voice sounded like someone he knew. He'd been preparing to leave to Casa di Cavalieri, having made plans to cover Jericho with one of the other pack's stallions as stud. This pulled him away, but the boy was curious to see who it was calling for a meet. With Jericho already packed up and ready to go, the boy saddled up and gave a click. Off they ran, towards the source of the familiar-but-unfamiliar howl.
They rode at a gallop until a scent came to Ink's nose. Roland! The strange wolf he'd met days before. Ink had, at first, disliked the man but after some time spent talking and sorting things out, Roland had turned out to be an interesting fellow. Ink had extended the invitation to call upon him whenever, should the rogue ever need help. Maybe more of those coyote thugs had caught up with him? It didn't sound urgent.
As the wolf came into view, Ink slowed his mare and the two trotted over easily. The man was alone, with his weapons cast aside. Whatever reason he had to be here again, it was important. Ink wasn't sceptical like before- the strange wolf had even taken into consideration the border markings. He hadn't passed into Vinatta Territory, technically. A good improvement from the other day.
Roland! Hey! The hybrid grinned, hopping down off of Jerri's back and offering one of those 'bro' hugs to the man. Good to see you. What brings you back to our humble borders, hm? Ink wasn't acting shy and noble like before- he was showing open approval of the male's efforts and presence.
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You should totally take up the last room in Ink's house. ;D
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