Hadley had gathered his wits together and set out. Spring was coming close, and he knew that when it came they would begin seriously rebuilding. With his meager set of skills for helping build stuff Hadley decided to go off and work on collecting supplies for when that day came. He never had found the set of tools that he'd been looking for the last time he came out, interrupted by meeting with Omni. That was alright though. He would do it this time. Hadley would come back with the tools needed, and hopefully learn enough about building before the snow finished melting to actually be useful in building.
Quietly he moved through the woods, avoiding the areas that seemed to have higher traffic through them. It was easy to avoid others, with most canines preferring staying in their packs. Luckily for him Hadley came across an abandoned campsite. Standing on the edge Hadley nervously looked around. He sniffed the air quietly, not picking up on the scent of anyone who had been here. He sidled in, ready to jump out of his skin if surprised. Nothing looked like it had been touched for at least a month. Shifting through what was there Hadley found a small bag, containing what looked like some tools. That would be useful, if he could figure out what they were.
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The Dreamer walked through the forest. Her eyes lowered and watching where her foot-paws were to be placed. A small bag hung across her body, resting on her hip. It was of old leather, tattered at the bottom and along the lengthy strap. Not used to such an article Anu often tugged at soft hide that laced across her shoulder and collarbone. Green leaves poked out from the top of the bag as the female walked along quietly.
Silver tipped ears took in the sounds of the awakening wood. Birds had returned early in the mild winter, making their nests and beginning to court one another with sing-songs and displays. Though Anu was not one to venture too far from her home she had thought that foraging in the neutral lands would be quiet successful.
It was a scent that came to her first, masculine and obviously canine. It was of the Cavalieri, she remembered well the scent Jazper wore when he had visited her. Her own Crimson fragrance would no doubt be filtering through the forest, a scent that had been on her pelt so long she doubt that even in the afterlife she would smell of the pack. He was near, and Anu found no reason not to follow and seek the beast out.
A clearing came before her, and the dark earthy hued male stood within it. Anu watched for a moment, examining him before reaching out with a greeting.
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The gentle voice that greeted him startled Hadley. He must have been wrong about the site being abandoned. Immediately he crouched down, ears flattened and tail tucked. Growing brave was more difficult than he'd thought. It wasn't synonymous with being free like he had thought. Hadley still had to fight off the idea that he was a slave, that he actually had rights of a sort. The various tools that he'd been looking for clattered to the ground, making plenty of noise.
Nervously he glanced over at the one who had frightened him. His eyes remained on the ground, not wanting to offend. The female had soft silver fur on her body. The scent of a pack clung heavily to her, and it was slightly familiar. Sorry. Thought this site was abandoned. His words were quiet, but he wasn't touched. Slowly he backed away, increasing distance between them. He partly straightened up, ready to crouch back down if necessary.
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The brownish creature was frightened by her approach, and Anu could not fully see why. Her silver tinged features did not give way to her surprise however, and Anu watched with a stillness in her form and a calmness on her face. The Optime female nodded her head, It is. She explained, wondering if the male was the worried that she had claimed this pace as her own. Of course the Dreamer had not.
There was nothing to fear, she wished to tell the hesitant wolf. Instead Anu simply gave her name and took a slow flowing step closer. My name is Anu. Of Crimson Dreams. her tone match the rest of her and remained soft and, the opposite of his own demeanor. Her gray and tan hand reach up to the strap that laced across her form and rested there.
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His ears twitched, relieved as it was confirmed that the site was indeed abandoned. He wasn't interrupting anyone or doing anything wrong by being there. That was a relief. A small bit of tension eased from his body with that small sentence. He was before someone he viewed as superior to his lowly self, but at least he wasn't doing anything that he could get punished for. His gaze on the ground he spotted the tools that had ended up scattering all over the place.
He lifted his head slightly as she introduced herself. Hadley. From Casa di Cavalieri. His home. He finally had a home, as strange as that thought was. A place he claimed as his own and knew he belonged to. It was nice. He carefully moved back over to the dropped tools, making sure to give her plenty of space as he began picking them up again. I...came to get some tools for repairs... His words were quiet and hesitant, almost apologetic in nature as he cleaned up.
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Anu watched the chocolate and cream creature with a bit of curiosity. In her time the wolfess had met many different beasts, their personalities ranging from each end of the spectrum. Hadley, as he introduced himself, was certainly on a particular pole of that field. He was of Casa, Jazper and Anann’s group. She had been meeting more of their pack, and figured it had grown well since it’s starts a few seasons back. Nice to meet you Hadley. She replied, her smile retaining its position on her face.
I have been gathering the early blossoms. Anu spoke, though a question was on her lips before a long pause could trail that statement. Are you a craftsman? She wondered, thinking of the meeting she had with Jazper all those months ago. Their pack needed to rebuild the home they had settled in, human remains she believed. But Anu had not ventured into their lands to see for herself.
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Gathering the early blossoms? Hadley was confused for a moment by that. Looking around he realized how close spring was, small buds forming on the trees and plants as they prepared for it. Some of them probably had medicinal use or was edible. Hadley didn't know much about it, but he knew if he was with Amy he'd probably have been set to the task of collecting them to sell later on. It seemed there was nothing Amy didn't know about. He didn't realize the reason for that knowledge was because she continually traded for more, simply viewing her as someone impossible to conquer, all knowing and all reaching.
Asked if he was a craftsman Hadley blushed. He most certainly wasn't that. He lacked the skill. Hadley had picked up some basic carving knowledge, but it wasn't nearly good enough for him to be considered a craftsman. No. I know some, but not a craftsman. Awkwardly he scratched at his ear, wondering how to explain this better. She probably thought it was silly for him to be out getting tools in such a manner. Was thinking maybe a pack mate could use it. To repair the houses. Yes, his wording was rather cut up, but he certainly didn't think he was good enough to fix it with his small skills.
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Her question lingered in the air for a moment, but the anxious male replied with a denial. Anu simply nodded, her thoughts far from judging though she could easily read the male’s face and noted the insecurity. It was good for him to help the pack, Anu would think the same if a Dreamer arrived home with tools for his fellow packmates. Especially now that they were attempting to revive the windmill. She could see Jazper and Anann do the same.
Summertime’s project? She asked, looking down at the ground and plucking the green stem of what seemed to be a meager weed. But Anu knew better then to underestimate it’s edibility. Her blue eyes did not look to him again as she walked along the ruins. Perhaps there would be something left for her, or a fellow Dreaming wolf, to salvage.
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It's fine 
A breath he didn't know he'd been holding was released at the simple nod. She approved, relieving the rest of his anxiety. His dependent nature hadn't been cured yet, leaving him grasping for others to tell him what was needed, what was right. Small independent streaks occasionally shot through, such as his choice to come out here. Weaning him off that fear and need of others was a very slow process though. The silvery wolf seemed very gentle, agreeing with what he had said with little fuss.
Asked if it was for the summer Hadley nodded. With the tools secure again he shuffled back to allow her room to wander. His eyes tracked her, part of him wishing that she would speak, so maybe he could talk to her instead of answering questions back and forth, try to be better. The larger part was simply relieved that her attention was off him, instead focused on a blade of grass. Hadley looked at it curiously, not really understanding. There was nothing special about it. At least not in his eyes. Shrugging Hadley turned, looking for other supplies that could benefit his pack. Perhaps 'nails' even, an item he had heard Amy mention being used in building.
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Anu watched as the male nodded, and then without a word went back to his task. The Dreamer thought little of it, only figuring that he was not one fond of speaking. She did not consider herself to be intimidating, but she did not know what to think truly about the scar she had now. For so long she had been without such a gruesome display, she had looked friendly. Now, she thought it could maybe be different.
The Dreamer did the same, and went back to her work for a few moments. Then she began to simply speak, talking to the male even if he didn’t have anything to say in return. Jazper used to be part of my pack. He is a good wolf, and a good leader. I miss him at times, he gave me a bit of security. She spoke as she plucked the dandelion from the ground and placed it into her bag.
And Anann, she has always been kind to my family. A mentor for my son as well. She thought aloud, while she rummaged.
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The camp was small. It didn't look like Hadley would find anything more than the small selection he'd already picked up. Hadley still moved through, sticking his head into what had probably been the den area. There was an old fur in there, but it wasn't what he was looking for. Withdrawing he moved on, hoping not to disturb the nice female that was there with him too much. It had been a comfortable silence for him, used to not talking at all. His presence was something others ignored. When she did speak he focused, expecting a command for a moment before it began to wash over him. He hadn't known that about the sole, belonging to another pack. Of course it made sense, Jazper hadn't been born alpha. Hadley just hadn't thought about it.
He is...safe. The words were quiet, agreeing with the words, not really having anything more to add. Hadley wasn't close to the leaders. He wasn't really close with anyone. The luna he had a slightly different opinion on. Jazper might be safe, but Anann frightened him. She was so large, confidant, strong. She reminded him of Amy in some ways. Hadley was growing used to her, but he still wasn't entirely comfortable around her. His crooked ear straightened for a moment, hearing about her son. [b]You...have a son? He hoped that she didn't mind him asking about that.
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