Giving Me a Chance (Join Request | Open)

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F A I N

This was the place—the pack border, the scent that had lighted on his radar earlier. Fain's heart raced, but not from exhaustion or panic. He was excited. There was an air about this territory that set his imagination ablaze. While making his way towards the pack earlier, he almost suspected that he saw flashes of color between the rocks, glimpses of others wolves whose pelts could only be described as otherworldly. He wasn't sure how to feel about it all yet, but his interest had definitely been piqued.

As he paused just outside the border, he drew in a deep breath. The scents of other wolves mingled in his nostrils. From the smell of it, there were a decent number of individuals living here. Perhaps he could be among them soon, if he proved himself worthy. 

Driven by anticipation, he craned his neck back and howled—a light, clear tone that pierced the droning summer afternoon. Even after he had finished, he could hear the echoes of the sound as they bounced off the surrounding bluffs. Good. That meant his call was strong, and he hoped it would attract the attention of an alpha or wolf of authority.

All that was left to do was wait.

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Treason padded through her bluffs, rolling hills seeming to move as its grasses rippled like a sea. The reddish Alphess had been on her way to the pack hunt when she heard this strong howl. Honovi wasn't short if members, but having a strong, loyal male wouldn't hurt, especially if he was suitable to join her pack. Head high, nostrils flared, ears pricked, tail curled, and stiff legs, the Alphess greeted the male. He was a smaller male, his strong howl had thrown off her image of him. He has thick swirled fur of tawny and gray. But out of expierence, Treason knew to never judge a book by its cover. Maybe this wolf was a diamond in the rough. Who knows?

"I am Treason, presiding Alphess of these pack lands. Who might you be, stranger?" The Alphess stayed standing, refusing to give in the the throbbing pain if her many wounds, curse that bear. Her golden eye twitched at the horrifying memory if being mauled by that beast. Shaking her head to free her mind, Treason continued. "If you wish to join my Honovi, you must be truly neutral and loyal to your narrow."

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OOC: My apologies for the wait. xD And sorry I typed a novel... I'm so used to making big posts. It's a hard habit to break, lol.

F A I N

Luckily, it did not take long for his call to be answered.

Fain had learned patience in days past, coming to realize what a virtue it could be as he matured. So, having been content to wait, he found himself all the more excited when a wolf of authority appeared on the horizon. But he kept his outward demeanor calm, knowing that if he was going to have a chance at joining, a first impression would be important.

He lowered his head and tail in a respectful gesture before he even learned that the sanguine wolf before him was the pack alpha. What luck—to have the very leader herself summoned! His heart beat faster, but he kept his gaze off the wolf before him.

"Fain," he responded to her question. "A loner. I seek a pack."

He listened to her next words quietly, a subtle interest present on his face. Her requirements would not be a problem. He had come across wolves of varying alliances in his day, and it had become crystal clear to him in that time that his own alignment was neutral.

“Certainly,” he said. “Neutral. I assume Honovi is the name of this pack.”

It was then that he risked a fleeting glance up, to see if he could read any of this wolf’s thoughts based on her expression. But what he found instead were faint hints of fatigue. He looked closer. She seemed to have some injuries.

For a second, he thought to ask after her well-being. But she was an alpha, and likely proud. He would not undermine her image.

He decided to make this quick. She must not have wanted her time to be wasted.

“You would have my loyalty. I am afraid I cannot offer much more than what is by default expected of a subordinate.” He chuckled, a sound that seemed to belong to a wolf older than him. He lowered his eyes again. "I have been wandering, and frankly, the lifestyle has gotten old. I am asking for a chance to prove myself.” 

He paused, thinking better of his previous attempts to keep his concern concealed when it came to her wounds. He needed to speak up. "I am willing to offer my assistance... should you need it." That should have been polite enough without insulting her... right?

All that was left to do was anticipate her judgment.

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Treason surveyed this Fain once more. Yes, yes, he would do. As he spoke, she could tell he wasn't dumb either. Not just any dimwitted male would fluff up his words as Fain had done so here. The reddish Alphess of the neutral Honovi pack nodded curtly. Of course, forswearing his loyalty. Though what did strike get as strange was his admittance to hot being able to offer much more. Suddenly an air of mystery clouded her vision of him. He wasn't the open book she had took him for. Perhaps he truly was a diamond in the rough.

At the next comment, Treasons pride was dented. She sniffed suddenly; mentally smoothing the dent away, recovering. Her appearance must be quite ragged. She sighed. Treason knew she needed to clean up. Perhaps she should take a vacation to Kai Lake. She wasn't as young as she used to be. "You're worthy enough of admittance. Please, make yourself at home." Treason began to turn away, ready to go sulk in the depths of her territory. "If you would like a shot at a higher rank, take your flight to the hills yonder. There is a hunt taking place, my Beta will observe you with the eye of an eagle."

-exit Treason-

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Thanks, Shiver.

F A I N

So this alpha female was a wolf of few words. Fain understood that. He could respect it, even, especially since he doubted she felt like making small talk in her current state.

But as she spoke, he barely contained his excitement.

He had been accepted. His adventure was about to begin. And for how quickly this wolf admitted him into her ranks, much less proposed that moving up in them for a new recruit such as himself was possible... she must have had faith in him.

He vowed to prove himself, to work to make it clear that he would have faith in these wolves, too, and to make sure he was worth it.

Taking in a breath, he lowered his head and nodded humbly. "Thank you. I will not take your judgment lightly."

He watched her take her leave, turning over her suggestion to head for the hills. And while part of him still felt concern over the state of his new alpha, he would not undermine her image again. He needed to trust her judgment if she was going to trust him.

And so, he set off, making his way into his new home.

-Exit Fain-