Out of Character



In Character
Den had never really spent a lot of time in the southern part of the valley. Even when no pack had inhabited Nova Mountain, he had not visited its peaks, nor the surrounding lands. And then once a group had made its home there, and all the "issues" had started, the large golden male had simply felt it just as well to leave it be. But today, as his oversized paws carried him down and west, on this cold but clear afternoon, through the changing landscapes and into Hickory Stream Woods, Den was not particularly concerned about the Novan pack.

Well, that is to say, he was always concerned about the Novan pack, but no more than usual at this moment. He was not particularly near their lands, even if the Woods did border it, and he had every right to be where he was. This area had proved to be a prime hunting ground at one time, and the young Aibheis felt it a wise idea to scout now, to see if the herds might make this their refuge in the coming cold season as they had last year. When the last of the grass was covered in snow, the deer tended to fall upon the tree bark here to stay live. It was a perfect place to set up small hunting parties.

Tensions or no pack tensions, Den was concerned first and foremost with making sure his pack survived the winter. This was a neutral land and they were not going to shy away from it if proved a source of food. Of course, if problems continued to escalate as he feared they might, despite his best efforts, it might not be wise for Silver Creek to linger any closer to Nova Mountain than it had to. But maybe it would not come to that.

Out of Character

Ah, you're quick!

In Character
Considering Den's purpose there tracking signs of game, his sense were highly alert. Every so often he would lift his nose to the wind to catch potential scents, and his large ears swiveled alertly atop his head. And so, it should be no great shock that the picked up signs of another wolf nearby long before he saw one. Nova Mountain, his senses screamed, and his first impulse too was to faded away unseen. But then the thought crossed his mind that if he did so, some paranoid Novan might think that the Creek wolves were scouting their lands, sneaking about and planning something sinister. That's just the way Sinistra thought wasn't it?

Besides, despite the troubles of the day, he did not have issue with all Mountain wolves in general. In fact, he did have a number of friends there. And this could have the possibility of ending more troubles, as long as it was not a rash illogical sort. It was a gamble that the Creek king felt was worth taking. And so he did not hide his path, letting himself be found as the peak female came closer. At first, in the dark light of the forest Den did not notice that she was blind, and so did not realize that his nod of greeting would do unrecognized. But his words were not long in coming.

Yes ma'am I do say that I am. N you Miss are from Nova Mountain if Ah'm not mistaken. Sah where does that leave us? His tone was not hostile, but steady, not quite the friendly voice he normally picked, but then, he did not know this wolf's intentions.

Out of Character

:P

In Character
Introducion was made, and Ambition declared hersef Tribune of Nova Mountain. He was not sure what that was exactly, but it appeared that the Mountain had changed its ranks as well. That made things challenging, didn't it? Not that her rank really mattered he supposed.

And then, the thick-furred male was taken by surprise as the brown toned female launched into a story that had his mouth hanging open in astonishment by the time that she was done. First of all, it pointed out the fact that this wolfess was blind, and Den leaned his neck just slightly to peer more closely at her sightless golden eyes. She told a tale of a Creek wolf marching onto their packlands, not once, but twice, uninvited, the second time for no more reason than to toy with Bronx. Bronx... the mate of his departed friend Tiamat and a leader of Nova Mountain.

A small stab of sorrow went through his as he remembered his last meeting with Tiamat, but now was not the time to think of such things. Now was the time to figure out what in the world that Ambition was telling him. This action was almost inconceivable to him. No Silver Creek wolf that he knew would behave in such a way, unless it was one of the newcomers that he did not know well. It obviously would not be Taka or Charcoal, Starchaser or Mars. And even if Kimoto had been in arguments with Tia, Den had zero doubt that his earthen leader would behave in such a way toward the female before him, nor storm into Nova Mountain just to mock Bronx.

There were a few newer wolves that he was not so sure of though. Rumor almost always got back to Den's ears, and he'd heard of several unpleasant meetings of late. One way or the other Den would get to the bottom of this, and the perpetrator would be sorry he'd been so careless. very sorry.

Well Miss Ambition, I'm mighty glad ya told me all this, though I'm shocked tah hear it. I just... I really don't know what tah say. I...well, ya just sah happened tah run across tha right wolf though. I'm Den, Alpha a Silver Creek, er Aibheis as we're callin in nowdays.

I hope ya don't mind me askin a few questions, tah try n understand this better. This fella was walkin on yer lands without permission, n he was right rude tah ya. Ya say ya didn't catch 'is name. Is there any way ya can tell me who is wasn't? Are thure any Creek wolves ya met before that ya know this wasn't them?

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In Character
He saw Ambition react to the news that he was Alpha, as her posture shifted just a bit. Den smiled appreciatively (though she couldn't see it) at her actions, though they were unnecessary. He was not her leader, and they were not on his lands, so no submission was owed to him, but her show of respect was not lost on him.

She then confirmed his thoughts on the likely newness of this trespasser, but then her next words surprised Den again. This Nova Mountain wolf was making excuses for a fellow who had obviously wronged her. Now this female was rather unlike many of the other mountain inhabitants he would gather. Or else they would not be in the predicament that they were in now. But, kind as it was of Ambition to say, this male had clearly been in the wrong. The more than Den thought about it, the angrier he felt.

Ah thank ya fer yer clear-headed and generous thinkin Miss Ambition. I think ya n Silver Creek thanks ya. None a this is in any way yer fault, sah please don't say that. Whoever this was egregiously acted against common sense and propriety. He wasn't accidentally or innocently past yer borders, but ignored ya even when ya told him tah stop. There's no excuse fer that fer any reason.

I'm tryin tah narrow it down, who it could be. Do ya know tha names of any other Silver Creek wolves ya know, just so that I can rule em out for sure?

Out of Character
ooo sorry, this got a little out of hand :P

In Character
Yes, Ambition likely did not know that Sinistra hardly thought of GoldenShadow at all, and that the pair had not crossed paths since that day that Sinistra and Allure had visited the Creek, when he had been Sphinx's loyal Beta. Yes, it was Sphinx who led the Creek in his mind, which offered both opportunities and obstacles. But Den would not remain in the shadows forever. Whether the Novan leader acknowledged him or not was completely irrelevant to the sunkissed male's actions. He had a pack to care for, and care for it he did. The sturdy Aibheis was relentless when it came to the wellbeing of his wolves, and right now someone had put that in jeopardy.

He simply would not have one of his pack behaving in such a manner at any time, and especially when the hotheaded Novans were ready to start a war with them at the drop of a feather. Of course, Den knew that not all the mountain wolves held such a disposition, and in example, the wolfess before him seemed genuinely helpful and kind. But it only took a few in key positions to maneuver the ship in the direction that they desired.

And so who was this perpetrator, this foolish trespasser? It was fairly well known, or at least it should be, that Den kept himself well informed about his pack, even in the cases where he did not know the members well. There were those that he had never had a personal encounter with, but still, he knew their names, and their scents. It was not difficult to discovered their recent trails, which often told the story of their comings and goings. And being that the situation with Nova Mountain was what it was, he had, of course, kept a particularly close eye on the southern border. Only a handful of the newer male wolves had crossed there recently, one several times. Romeo seemed more interested in the more northern mutual lands, and Iluk had not crossed south either. Tarek had departed as quietly as he had come. It left few to consider. Ambition obligingly provided a list of names, though Den already knew it would have been none of those called. Mark? Who in tha heck is that? There was no Mark in Silver Creek. But there was a known troublemaker who had given a different name before, though not so drastic. Rocky. The Aibheis would not have been above suspecting this ebony fellow, but the Novan Tribune said that clearly it was not him. There would be a talking to him later in any case. Mark. Really. Ha!

There had been one trail that he'd recently picked up that had troubled him; one from a wolf named Calico, who had come and gone from the south several times. Could this brand new packmate really be so stupidly stirring up trouble already? If Den had his way, he'd they would be having a conversation very soon.

Hmmm, I dunno if Bronx'd be overly happy tah talk tah a Silver Creek wolf right now, even if it's fer this cause. But speakin a Bronx... I dunno if ya know or not, but Tiamat is actually in yer pack now. She left tah be with Bronx. I hope you guys take good care 'a her, as she's a very dear friend. But as fer this idiot, well... I have a hunch. I might just know who it is. N me and this fella are gonna be talkin as soon as a track 'im down. N if it's him, he's not gonna be welcome in Silver Creek anymore. Ya can pass that on tah Bronx if ya run across 'im.

Oh, but I have one more question for ya if you'll a'blige me. What can ya tell me about...Mark?