She’d sensed the approaching presence of another wolf. Her black nose flared and twitched — a male; not one that she knew either. Surely, Izumi could have used this as a means to get up and leave. Surely no one with good intentions would try to approach unannounced, and it wasn’t particularly something she wanted to find out — yet at the same time…..the crane bird didn’t really care to get up right now. Not when she was too busy sulking to figure it out.
The quietness drew out as her back faced the stranger — tail stiff, unsure. Then, in a deepened, thickly accented voice, he called to her.
’Lass.”
The lass he was referring to turned a head over her shoulder, her icy lilac gaze assessing the younger man within her vicinity. A cream colored pelt scattered in fallen autumn leaves — is how she could best describe him. One that met her own stare with grey eyes, which held a bit of color to them that she couldn’t quite make out — not from this distance, at least. Nor could she make out his expression, which was unreadable at best. What really stood out though were the inflictions that marred the side of his face, exposing a few of his molars.
”Sire.” She greeted back, turning her body to face him. Naturally cautious — it was the middle of the night. What was she to expect? Still, she remained visually impassive.
”Are you being curious, or do you wish something of me?”

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