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Started October 07, 2020 by @StarryWolfy flash_onCrazy Procrastinator

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The chief raised a brow and glanced over Sirius though he waited for Corvin to finish before turning fully to face the visitor. ”Shifter, you also witnessed the hunt?” the chief asked. ”Come. Tell me what you saw.”

Sirus obliged and shifted, "She did very well to track it down, and make the deathsnuggle without any issue." he said simply, "An admirable huntress."

”Thank you.” The chief nodded, taking his blunt simple opinion into account. Actually the older man appreciated the short reply.

Gwen blushed behind the war paint at the compliment. She hadn't expected him to be called up but she was grateful for what he said.

Sirus always thought that fewer wods were easier to understand. After all, that what wods were for, to get a message across. And it's hard to get a message across when there are to many wods. The meaning gets lost in translation.

The chief walked back over to Gwen, his face the impassive mask of a leader. Gwen understood it was to keep from showing bias but it still made her fairly nervous. She stood firm next to the animal and tried to mimic the older man’s expression.

”Gwendolyn, you were not born of our people yet you took to our training as a wild horse takes to the open plains.” the chief commented. ”Your strong will granted you a speed in learning that very few of our tribe have accomplished. For this and your outstanding first hunt, you are now a proud hunter of our tribe.” he ended his short speech with a small smile.

Sirus simply nodded approvingly, watching as the chieftain approved of her deathsnuggle. Soon he would be able to look into his task.

Gwen was beaming proudly as the chief gave her the new title. She almost bowed out of old habit but held back since this tribe didn't do that.

Corvin walked over and hugged the young woman, chuckling a little. ”I’m so proud of you.”

Sirus simply watched from where he was, silent except for the sound of him readjusting his pack, something in side making a soft clang.

Gwen happily returned the glomp for a moment before pulling away and walking to Sirius. ”Thank you. For your remark to the chief.” she smiled softly. ”And what you said when you defended my integrity as a hunter.”

"I only said what was true when I was asked. There's no need to thank me for that." he said with a shrug.

She nodded briefly. ”I still appreciate what you did.” she insisted. ”As long as you're here, you are welcome to stay with me. I have a spare human containment unit.” she offered. Since he was here for her anyway, he might as well stay where he can see just how she was doing for himself.

Sirus nodded, "I wouldn't mind a roof for once." he said calmly, "But I'll do my own hunting." He would accept a place to stay, but he wouldn't take advantage of anything else.

She laughed again. ”That’s fair. Most of the hunters share with the village but I doubt anyone would mind.” she agreed before gesturing for him to follow her. ”My home is this way.”

Sirus nodded, nodding once to the chief out of respect before trailing after her.

The chief nodded back and walked off himself.

Gwen stopped by the deer and grabbed one of the antlers which, by tradition, were now her’s. Even if the animal was divided just between her and Corvin’s family, they wouldn't be able to finish it entirely. She was happy to share it. She let go and went to leave when the ”butcher” came up to take the buck.

Sirus waited for her to lead the way, before following her quietly. As the half wolf passed through the village, the shadows seemed to deepen and reach out to him whenever he passed.

Gwen looked back a couple of times as she walked on, to make sure that the wolf man was still following. When she noticed the shadows moving towards him, she raised a brow but didn't comment. She may not have had any magic herself but she wasn't unfamiliar with it. ”What’s your name?” she asked, realizing she should have asked sooner. ”As long as we’re here, you can call me Gwen.”

"Sirus" he answered softly, "I take it you're the girl I've been sent for?" he questioned. He already knew it was her, but he wanted to hear it from her.

She laughed and nodded. ”What gave me away?” she asked sarcastically, since there had been at least three confirmations of that fact in front of Sirius.

"You did, at first, everything else just confirmed it." he said, smiling at her.

She raised a brow and looked back at him. ”When I said that you weren't what I expected to rescue me?” she smiled back.

"Exactly." said Sirus. "You need to learn to control your reactions better if you want to stay hidden here. Your father is bound to send others if I don't do what he asked."

She nodded, taking his advice. ”I’ll try to remember that.” she said, frowning slightly at his second comment. ”How long do you think I have before he sends someone else?”

"You have until I send wod before he starts looking again." he said softly, "And I know he wants you back, but whether or not that happens is a decision I have yet to make."

She sighed with another nod. ”I understand that. He needs his precious little princess back to get married to some stoopid stuck up prince so he can law you must obey while I get pushed to side.” she growled out at the thought.

"Maybe, maybe not." said Sirus, "But I can see where you're coming from." he hummed softly. "But what about you? You certainly have made a place for yourself here rather quickly.."

Gwen sighed, trying to push the thoughts away, a small smile coming to her face at the change of topic. ”Yeah… I guess so. I mean, I just made it to the rank of hunter but I want to be a warrior. It’s already taken a lot of hard work but I enjoy it.” she said honestly.