the doctor is in -- ! [JOINING]

[Deleted]

The Oriens... Hadrian was not unfamiliar with cooler lands of the east. He had been here before, in the days he'd lived as a wandering nomad. In the time of no pack it was actually fairly peaceful territory. He'd liked it here, found it comforting. It also had a rather unique set of vegetation. Nyspoli's Pool was a haven for a number of fantastic water plants and it was rumored that the very rare Isalandi Flower was housed someplace within the Usklhon Caverns. Particularly of interest to the aging male, however, was the Ilad Kambata. The pain reliever was hard to find and even more difficult to obtain, but knowing so much as its whereabouts was rather valuable. Nestled within the rocky slopes of the Kinath, its existence had drawn his attention.

Hadrian had not crossed the mountainous border simply for the plant life, however. No, he had more important things weighing on his mind. For the past year he had travelled the continent on his own, familiarizing himself with the land. He had gathered intelligence on the packs that lived here and spent his days helping loners and strays that seemed to require medical attention. It was a lonely life though, not the kind he wanted to spend the rest of his days living.

Fleeting moments with complete strangers and never having a permanent home was taxing. It was not the life he'd wanted. The last year had been a growth period, a journey to discover whom he really was. And, Hadrian had grown into a better wolf. He was a more competent canine, having finally found his true purpose. He missed pack life though, the feeling of having a family, others around to care for and protect him the way he cared and protected them. Hadrian wanted to settle to down. The question was, where?

The Amar pack had sounded like a good fit. The rumors that surrounded Descai were rather ominous and he had heard word of tension between Airila and Isata. That left Haishin and Amar as his potential new homes and, given Amar seemed to be the more secluded of the two, he had chosen it as his first choice. Location meant everything to a male hardened by battles and conquest. Fortified by mountains with the ocean on one side, the Oriens seemed safer, protected. Thus, standing just inside the border at the base of the Kinath, Hadrian threw his head back in a respectful summoning howl. It was a request to meet the one called Kiddo, to see if he could join the pack.

[Deleted]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=width,500,true]

[atrb=background,http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/GreenEyedMonster101/Anikira/Requests/KidMid.png?t=1344230995] Kiddo had been roaming around, rather aimlessly. He was a restless wolf and couldn't find anything to do. His females that lived here had dissapeared on him, again. He was not happy about it. He didn't ask for much from his members compared to other packs. He just asked for simple loyalty and respect. Neither of the two faes were showing much loyalty at this point. He had just appointed Zena as his lead warrior and where had she gone? Who knew. He had a feeling he should have waited before handing out a rank like that. Well, if she didn't show up soon, the rank would become open again. Packs were serious business and they needed to be run correctly or they would fall apart. He had not worked so hard for this pack to go to pieces. He had then heared a howl. The song was peaceful and respectful sounding. It was nice to hear that for once. For everything that he had done for the faes that supposedly lived here, he didn't get much thanks. Well, the wolf must have come here for good reason. No sane wolf would cross a mountain range just to say hello. He knew that he had made a wise choice by making his lands here in the Orions. It was surrounded by mountains on one side and an ocean on the other. In some ways, he would be trapped if an attack happened but, in other ways, he had the safest land. Most alphas wouldn't send their packs up and over a mountain where they had no feel for the land and attack. He started jogging in the direction of Kinath. It had been the place where he had made his claiming call. He had remered wanting everyone to know that this land was now his. His large body frame and his lack of a rudder in the back, made him quite slow but, he would make good time by his standards. He wasn't going to run to this wolf but, he would at least be decent enough to get there fairly quickly. When he had arrived, he saw an older wolf at the bottom of the mountain, just inside the boarders. At first Kiddo was a tad dissapointed because this pack was not a nursing home but, maybe this wolf did have something to offer to him. Kiddo liked to think of himself as a good alpha and he tried to be fair. But, he knew that stringing a band of useless wolves together would never work. His body stance was dominant but, not aggressive. He wasn't sure what this wolf knew and he wanted to make it clear that he was speaking to the alpha of Amar. His tail was raised and his head was held high but, he wasn't stiff as usual. He was actually relaxed. He didn't feel threatened by this older canine in front of him. His size alone would be enough to make a wolf think twice about attacking him, let alone an older one. Hello, My name Kiddo, Alpha of the Amar pack. What brings you to my land? Kiddo's low and raspy sounding voice come off his tongue with athority but also, a sprinkle of kindness. He was always thinking of ways to improve his pack and if this wolf would make a good addition, he wanted to make a decent impression on him.

[Deleted]

The Mexican male was older, yes, but he was not some aging cripple. He was five, a young five no less. And his years on this earth had left him hardened and wise. Once upon a time he had been a headstrong young pup, a leaper without looking. Age had given him experience, however. His years were a gift, something he'd learned from and had come to embrace. Besides, a six inch difference between males meant nothing when one had tact and experience. Hadrian's past was one tainted with blood and he had taken out larger wolves than this alpha for far more selfish reasons. At one time his purpose had to been to help his father build an empire, his empire. That was another life though, one he did not want to relive if he could help it. The less others knew of his life before Anikira, the better.

"I am known as Hadrian. It is an honor, sir." His head dipped low, before being held at a respectful level, below the alpha's and without eye contact. His tail too hung limply behind him, twitching lightly in a wag of greeting but still beyond that. He was not here to cause offense or make a challenge. And maybe it was a little old school, but Hadrian knew that respect went a long way. The request he wanted to make was not something to be taken lightly or brushed off. He was asking to join a family.

His left ear flickered as if chasing away an invisible bug. It was almost as if he was trying to clear it, trying to make sounds be heard. An old battle wound had left him half deaf and right now he was feeling the effects of the disability. The alpha was not someone who should have to repeat himself. As such, Hadrian took a few extra precautions. His stance was angled slightly, head turned so that his good ear was closest to Kiddo. Dark brown eyes also rested on the other's lips, the position advantageous. While the gesture seemed respectful, it also meant that he could try and lipread whatever he might miss. Yes, it was better to be safe than sorry when dealing with such sensitive matters. "I've come in search of a home."

[Deleted]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=width,500,true]

[atrb=background,http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/GreenEyedMonster101/Anikira/Requests/KidMid.png?t=1344230995] On closer look, the male in front of him was not as old as he originally thought. Loners just in general looked older to him for some reason. Probably for the lack of stable diet. Five or six year olds were not a hinderene age wise. They generally are smarter than the three year olds around here. The mexican looking wolf bowed respectively and kept his tail hanging low between his legs. It was nice to have someone come around that wasn't trying to push their limits. It made Kiddo feel kinder. It made him want to do something for the male. It seemed that others got the impression from him that he wanted all wolves around him to suffer and die slowly but, that was quite wrong. It was just his personality type to want to do the opposite of whatever anyone tried to command him to do. When one asked polietly for something, it made him want to give it to them. The wolf called Hadrian flicked his ear at something that Kiddo himself had not seen but, that was nothing to be suspicious about. There were lots of bugs around here. Hadrian then lifted his head so that his eyes were level with Kiddo's mouth. A respectful guesture that told the alpha that whatever was about to be talked about, was very important to the male. Kiddo, listened for what he had to say to him. Hadrian asked him to join his pack, more or less. Kiddo went into thought for a moment and then spoke to the wolf. I see, and what skills do you have that would benefit my pack? Kiddo was no longer just going to let a wolf in without much conversation. Zena had followed him into the land and Vada had joined after the fight with the bear-wolf. He never really spoke to either of them before allowing them to join. A mistake that he would never be making again. They had both dissapeared. They would be lucky if they still had their ranks when they came back, if they came back.

[Deleted]

What was his skill set? Hadrian paused for several moments, pulling his thoughts together. For such a simple question, the answer would be rather complex. The male was well-rounded when it came to pack life. He was battle trained with vast combat experience, an acceptable hunter, and in the last year he had developed into quite the doctor. The question was, what did this alpha want to hear? What would be most beneficial? Once again, would Hadrian have to sacrifice his own wants for the pack's general need? This took some consideration.

"I have spent much of my life as a warrior and commander, and in the last year I've faired well for myself as a hunter. However, my true passion lies in healing. I am an adept doctor and have spent most of my time helping those in need. The life a loner is... lonely, however. Which is why I would like to settle down. After much consideration, Amar seems like the most advantageous fit. While I do not know much about your pack, I have come to understand that it is not facing the same turmoil as many of the others." Hadrian was a lover of knowledge and someone who enjoyed being well informed. He had done his research (his homework, so to speak) and had weighed his options carefully. Now it was time to see if all of his hard work would pay off.

Twitching his ear again, he readjusted his weight just slightly. It was enough to make him more comfortable without exposing a weakness. A life on his own had merely built upon his training, especially considering his disadvantage. Learning to live with a hearing impairment had been quite the challenge. In general Mexican wolves were known to have exceptional hearing. Now that he had to overcompensate for much of what occurred on his left side, his other senses had been more finely honed and the skills he'd learned growing up had become more important than ever. Hadrian was a wolf who wanted to live. To live, defense was just as important as offense.

[Deleted]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=width,500,true]

[atrb=background,http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/GreenEyedMonster101/Anikira/Requests/KidMid.png?t=1344230995] Kiddo watched the brute called Hadrian as he seemed to be going into some form of thought to his answer. The question was a rather simple one and the only reason that a wolf would need to go into thought about it was if he were either very experienced with several things or, not very experienced at all. Kiddo would wait and see which one this brute was. As Hadrian spoke, Kiddo was listening for key words. Hadrian had said that he was a skilled warrior but, Amar already had a lead warrior. He listened for more. Hadrian also said that he could be a hunter. That would be helpful since he didn't have any of those at the moment. But, he wanted to see what else that there was. The lead huntress rank may or may not be going to Vada, if she ever returned. Ah, there was something useful. A healer. He knew of several packs around that didn't have one and that the profession was dying. Not many wolves became healers. That was useful. It would be something that no other pack had. Well,he knew of one that had a gatherer of sorts but, not a full blown healer. As the Mexican continued on, he spoke about Amar's placement and how it was not in turmoil so to speak at the moment. Kiddo knew then that his choice for land had been chosen well if outsiders even knew of it's worth. Well Hadrian, Welcome to Amar. You will be the Shaman for the pack. With that, Kiddo turned and jogged away. He saw no more reason for him to be there. If Hadrian had more to tell him then, he was more than welcome to follow and continue to speak to him. But for now, as far as he was concerned, his job was done.

[Deleted]

"It is an honor, sir." Or so he believed it to be, at least for now. Only time would tell if he made the right choice to settle within the borders of Amar. On the surface it had seemed like the right decision. Hadrian didn't know much about its inhabitants though. In fact, he wasn't even sure if there were still others within the land that were not the alpha. The border scent was not very strong, as if only one wolf had been taking time to mark it. Maybe he had misjudged?

The male shoved the thoughts away. Now was not the time to be second guessing his acceptance. He was a part of the Amar pack now, for better or for worse. Besides, he had just been gifted the rank of Shaman. It was the rank he'd desired, a peaceful one in which he was at leisure to study his beloved plants. No longer was conquest and battle expected of him. No longer was he a warrior prince. These thoughts were surprisingly calming. It was nice. It was freeing in some aspects. Hadrian was a new wolf; he had a new life. It felt good.

Lifting his head to look at the alpha, he blinked when he found the other male trotting away. That was it? No more discussion? He was given a rank and then left to his own devices? The Mexican flicked his ears again. What about a tour of the lands or an introduction to the other pack members? He had only just joined. To be left alone in the lands seemed like a rather large responsibility. Did the alpha have someplace else he needed to be? No other cries had gone out, though he could have missed them. It just... It seemed to strange to be abandoned so soon within the territory. "Hmm." Hadrian shrugged it off. Kiddo had to have a good reason else he would not be an alpha. They would meet up again eventually. For now, Hadrian decided it was time to explore.

end thread.