Looking for home (Joining request)

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Vulpeiana stopped as the smell of border markings surrounded her. For a while now, she had lived around the territory, staying just on the outskirts. She had visited this spot many times, but never found the courage to howl. Her jaw clenched as she thought about what would happen. If all went well, she would be welcomed into the pack. But if she messed this up, that could mean that even being on the outskirts could become dangerous for her. The wolf let out a heavy sigh. She had worked herself up for this moment, and now she was having trouble committing to it.  Winter has come, and she needs a pack to survive. The outside of this territory provided little shelter or prey. But on the inside, she imagined there was a friendly community and plentiful prey to be found. Of course, that was just her imagination but a girl can dream. A swift wind ruffled her fur, and reminded her of the rapidly dropping temperatures. Vulpie looked around, making sure that she was alone and not being watched. She swallowed hard before taking a deep breath and throwing her head back. Vulpie let out a strong howl, holding a solitary note. She knew her howls were a bit on the deeper end, so she tried to compensate by making it last for as long as possible. She was out of breath by the time her howl ended, and was panting slightly. "I hope someone heard me.." She said softly as she waited for what came next.

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Large deep brown paws padded through the crisp white snow. The ice crystals crunched noisily in the otherwise silent world. There was no wind and her nose was too numb to really smell anything. The bitter cold made her injuries ache, the pink scars bright against her dark red pelt. Cunning yellow eyes scoped the snow-dipped briars and heather plants. Her tan and brown world had been changed by this recent decent of winters snow. Treason was patrolling her borders, remarking and scouting out any recent tracks of loner wolves. Winter was the season that held the most threats for her pack. Loners thought that they could just cross the border into her territory and steal her food. Winter and Fall were also seasons in which wolves flocked towards her lands in search of a safe haven. Treason thought that thus was the case when a strong, low, howl wandered through the quiet land, pleading for an audience. Another loner come running for the shelter she provided. Treason smirked and readjusted her path to cut diagonally to the border.

Picking up her pace, she trotted forward, creating a trail through the otherwise pristine blanket of snow. The red shewolf spotted the shewolf as she created a small rise. After a moment, the Alphess called out the loner. "Greetings, I am Alphess Treason, I preside over these lands. State your business." She spoke strongly, her voice holding in it a slight warning; you can't take advantage if my hospitality without giving something else in return: your complete and undivided loyalty. Her yellow eyes bored down on the shewolf, scoping her over.

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Vulpeiana could feel the dominant presence of the Alphess as soon as she made herself noticed. Her yellow eyes seemed to cut through her so easily, the shewolf thought to herself. Yet Alphess Treason didn't seem like a cruel wolf. "My name is Vulpeiana," She answered, her voice shaking a bit. 'I cannot seem weak in front of the leader if I want accepted,' Vulpeiana said to herself. "I come seeking to join your pack, granted that it is alright by you." Her voice was stronger now, less afraid. Her head bowed slightly, showing respect for the alpha wolf. In return for the safety and companionship that a pack would provide, Vulpeiana was more than ready to offer any services that was needed. "I have lived on the outskirts of your territory, I know the better spots for prey just beyond your borders. I could be helpful to your pack." She threw the suggestion out there, hoping it made her seem more valuable as a pack member.

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Treason listened to the yellowish orange she wolf with pricked ears. Treason believed that whatever words that were spoken must be important, for idle prattle was useless to her. The dark colored alphess nodded slowly as she considered the she wolf. She was young and strong, clearly she took her time in making important decisions, that kind of wisdom could be used well in Honovi. Taking steps towards this Vulpiana, Treason spoke, voice soft but firm. "You seem well enough. But before you enter my lands and become my kinsman, I require a simple, yet binding oath. " Treason spoke breathily, expession completely serious and somewhat grave. This oath was very important to her, she hoped to make this oath a regular tradition and required among her members. "Repeat after me; I swear by the mountain that I will remain loyal to Honovi and my alphess as long as I live under her name. I pledge my life and liberty to the good of this pack and none other."

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Vulpeiana felt her body slightly tense up as the other shewolf stepped towards her, but she managed to keep a neutral facial expression. She listened carefully as her soon-to-be leader spoke. Her heart was racing as she heard the oath, hoping this meant that she would be accepted. Vilpeiana took a short breath. "I swear by the mountain that I will remain loyal to Honovi, and my alphess as long as I live under her name. I pledge my life and liberty to the good of this pack and none other." The words flowed off of her tongue. It was a good oath, she thought. Though she wondered if any of the other members had said this oath before her, or perhaps a different oath. Either way, she was happy to have made it this far. The young wolf looked to Treason expectantly.


(Gonna assume this thread is done and Tib was welcomed to the pack..?)