Zero Hour [Open - Rasalas please!]

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Blacks paws tread across the sand gently, the rhythmic padding seemed disconnected, as if the wandering wolf were moving without thought to direction. Her head was held even with her shoulders, eyes unfocused as the Maned She-wolf trodded onwards, deep in thought. Did she want to stay here? Was she finally ready to be a part of something again? To belong? Calandra wasn't sure - what if she truly couldn't hunt with others anymore? Or even knew how to really socialize with anyone other than Trout - who for all intensive purposes didn't really exist. Only she could see him, and whether or not he really was a ghost was something she likely would never know.

"I do too exist!" The remark came as an irritated and insulted snarl, erupting from the black jaws of the fluffy wolf who had reappeared to Calandra. "Oh, so now it's convenient for you to be around." She said, equally as annoyed. "You just poof off whenever it pleases you? Some friend." She gave a rough huff and continued on, turning her russet head away from Trout. She crammed her eyes shut as he continued to talk at her.

"You seemed to be fine on your own, with you new best friends. Those weird desert wolves." Trout's comments were clearly meant to hurt, and this sort of tone was foreign and off putting for Calandra. For the first time in her life, she was angry.

"Don't say that about them! Rasalas was kind to be so understanding, and Anubis needed help and I had nothing better to do!" Her response came as a growl, fangs beared.

"Well I don't like them! Rasalas would accept anyone, he's desperate! And Anubis, please. He's pathetic: can't live without his big sister. The Jackal is use sketchy."

In an instant Calandra whirled around, her jaws snapping shut inches before the face of her spectral friend. "Don't you dare speak that way! You're jealous! You think I'll like them better! Maybe I will, if you keep acting like such a whelp." With a final snarl she continued forwards until her paws met more solid ground, and plants appeared around her. She had crossed from the desert into a more lush area around the base of the mountain, the trees and shrubs still in their infancy. It was refreshing however to see plants other than cacti. Glancing over her shoulder she met the pouting features of Trout, trailing along behind her, fuming. Calandra shrugged it off and continued forwards, looking upwards at the top branches of the trees which had grown tallest. Mismatched eyes peered next at the summit of the volcano, smoke and ash still lazily snaking into the sky. The view was probably pretty magnificent from farther up the slopes of the peak, but she wasn't sure of how safe that would be.

Reclining suddenly, she gave a long sigh. "I'm going to stay here Trout. Mostly because you changed your mind and now don't want me to, but also because I think it's time to face reality. I can't live alone - I'm going to die sooner than later if I choose that path. At least with others around I can live, and maybe figure out where the hell I'm going in life. I don't have purpose... Other than to watch other people get sick while I remain healthy." Another sigh; this was going to be difficult.

"No, don't-" Trout was cut short as Calandra gave a howl. The call started softly, then rose higher as she requested the presence of Rasalas. She had separated from him earlier on in order to think on her decision, but now she needed to see him once more. She knew that his offer still stood, and was certain her reply would please the red alpha. Life in the desert was hard - they all knew that - and more able-bodied wolves meant easier hunting. They could take down larger desert antelope this way, and all live as comfortably as possible in the desert.

Words: 712
Muse: Pretty good!
Notes: Trout and Calandra had a fight! =0

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[atrb=background,http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1830/rasmid.png] There had been merely a few moments rest before the summoning caught the alpha's auds. The song of Calandra was reassuring, even if she wished not to accept his offer into the pack - it was evident that she held good character. The female had kept her word, and that was impressive to the red brute. Slowly he pulled his resting body to its feet and began a gentle run off in the direction of Pievunt-An. The swirling smoke as well as the direction of the female's vocals told him exactly where he would need to go. Pride and courage were pounding through his veins once more, and the brute attempted not to worry about the dull throb of pain. There was no point in dwelling on anything right now, after all Algethi and Adhara would be found one day if they were still alive. For now his new family required his attention and they were growing rapidly. It was extremely encouraging to Rasalas to have welcomed Anubis and Isis into Ryala, even if it meant that the annoying jackal would stay as well. 'Who knows, perhaps I shall warm up to him,' the concept seemed unlikely, but it still permitted Rasalas a slight chuckle on his small adventure to meet Calandra. He had since departed from the two Iranians, leaving them to catch up on all the time that they had to spend apart. It was not him being rude to leave them, after all they had lived here prior to Ryala's formation, back when Zahir was around. The two probably still knew their way around this desert quite well, they would certainly be able to navigate to the dens should they need them, and they had already located water. Yes, Rasalas was confident they would do just fine. A smile crossed his maw gently, perhaps he would actually be able to promote wolves to different ranks soon. Once he figured out who would be an able-bodied hunter, thus far it did not seem like they had many warriors. 'And let's hope we don't need them,' the concept made Rasalas a little bit nervous, but it was nothing for his mind to dwell on right now. There was still time for that, he could deal with being the only canine with power for a little while longer until he figured out exactly where everyone belonged. Eyes landed upon Calandra's figure growing rapidly towards himself, his arrival had been faster than the brute first expected. Upon losing himself in his mind, he did not realize the speed at which his russet frame was moving towards the expansive volcano. Either way, he was certain that Calandra would not be upset with a speedy arrival. In fact, it would probably be quite comforting to her that the alpha arrived quickly. It would show how important she was in his eyes right now, for whatever reason that may be. Now, his pace began to drop and soon the brute was stopped before the small femme. "Greetings, Calandra," the brute nodded his head in salutations to the female. True, she was not yet a part of Ryala but her kindness made Rasalas pleased to be within her company once more. Even if she opted not to join, there were few wolves with such traits as this. He casually permitted himself to extend his paws forward slightly, allowing his back to go into a deep stretch. The world seemed to be a nicer place now, even just having two new wolves within the pack. Now at least there were five of them, not three. That was quite the increase, and with that brought pride to Rasalas. 'Maybe one day they will have pride about living within Ryala as well,' the thought of his pack being proud to be together made the alpha tingle with delight. He was certain that for now it was simply a way for everyone to survive, perhaps one day it would mean more to them. They could be an actual family and care for each other, or he could be lost in a day dream. Sometimes the brute felt lost and confused about what was technically right to do in the direction of his pack. 'I'll figure it out,' and he knew that this was true. It would take some time, but one day he would have it all figured out for them. Strength would flood the Occasus and the source would be Ryala. "Did you have a nice visit with the lush vegetation of the volcano?" He laughed slightly, it had always amused the brute how much the foliage changed between the desert and Pievunt-An. The world was a wonderfully mystical place, that was certain. Rasalas did not wish to rush the female about her decision, in case she was nervous or had any doubts. That, and the brute did enjoy some actual conversation. The past few days had been consumed with attempting to drive out loners or get them to join, the conversation had become a bit dry and the brute wished not to appear insincere towards Calandra. Hopefully she would let him know her decision, then he could rejoice and be happy. Perhaps he would have an opportunity to show her around a bit - but she already knows the land too. His smile grew a bit with the thought in his skull, his humor was rather high today.

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Trout remained angry, the black fur along his shoulders and spine prickling in a threatening manner. He gave another growl, but did not move as he glared at Calandra. The maned shewolf simply snorted at him and turned away, trotting a half circle through the greenery. "Don't be a baby. You want me to die?" She asked, turning back at him, her question stinging the male and he gave a scowl, perhaps ashamed of his selfishness.

Truly, Trout had changed his mind - he wanted Calandra all to himself, or rather, the part of Calandra that was Trout wanted Calandra all to herself/himself. This was the true reality, one that the red female could not see. There was no ghost - Trout was a figment that she had subconsciously invented to fight off her loneliness in the desert. But now that she had found real, living, breathing wolves to interact with, this imagined wolf persona was starting to panic. If she didn't continue to interact with him he would disappear, and may not come back. Trout (Calandra's subconscious) knew this well, but Calandra was unaware. To the femme, Trout was indeed a ghost and if she was not made to know the truth about him, she would live ignorant to it for her life time. Perhaps this was not a bad thing.

The sound of another wolf caught her attention and Calandra looked left, Rasalas appearing through the lush vegetation, his posture suggesting happiness. Short, white-dipped tail waved at his arrival, Calandra genuinely happy to see the Alpha. "Hello Rasalas." She chimed, in a sweeter voice than she had used in a long time, and let her head drop in a deep bow, her tail becoming still behind her. He greeted her too, gave a stretch and then began a rather casual conversation. At first Calandra was surprised, she had expected him to question her immediately to get an answer about her intentions, but no... he seemed to genuinely want to just talk. She liked this. Such kindness had not been shown to her by other wolves, other than those she'd met that very day.

She smiled at him, ears raising from their previously flattened position - Rasalas had mentioned that over exaggerated postures were unnecessary, so Calandra refrained from crouching. "It has been a pleasant little trip. I always forget how pretty it is here, and that there are actually green plants elsewhere besides the river." She was sitting now, tail curled around his thigh, though the tip seemed to be twitching out of excitement. She couldn't with hold her decision any longer.

"Rasalas, sir, I've decided to stay. I think my time wandering alone has come to an end. You're very right - the desert kills. I don't want to be another wasted casualty. When I die, I at least want it to be in a place where I know I was useful." She was very sincere now, and her vulnerable speech was amplified by the meek expression on her face. She hoped this small window into her life would please Rasalas: she wanted him to know that she would be truthful and loyal during her time in Ryala.

She became nervous after speaking, her heart rate rising slightly causing her to resume a slightly exhausted pant, her ears stretching to their full height to act as cooling towers. It wouldn't take long for her body to settle again - she was quite accustomed to the heat of the desert, even when stressed.

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[atrb=background,http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1830/rasmid.png] The foliage surrounding the base of the volcano was gorgeous, to say the least, it was something that rarely thrived within the desert. 'Our desert is better than any other,' the Alpha nearly brought himself to smirk at his own thought. It was true, the Occasus was the best place to live. Throughout all of the hard times that he had experienced here, everything was finally settling down. The pack was coming together and life would resume being perfect. For once everything was coming together within the brute's life and his worries could actually slip away for a little while. All he really wanted to do was be able to spend a whole day sleeping, in a feeble attempt to catch up on the months of sleep deprivation he had been forcing himself through. The brute inhaled gently, enjoying the natural scents of the flora surrounding the two canines. In a strange way it made Rasalas feel happy that Calandra knew her way around the Occasus already, it meant he would not have to worry about her finding the dens or the river. She knew her way around as well as him, which was an impressive feat considering the amount of pacing throughout the desert that he had done. He could hardly be mad at the female for living here even after Ryala was created. The pack had been feeble when it first assembled, and not long after it was reduced to almost nothing. The presence of Ryala could easily go unnoticed by loners, which embarrassed Rasalas to think about. Not like he could mark and defend all of the borders when it had been just himself and Scout. Ryala had a future now, a brighter one than any of the original members ever could have imagined. His mind thought back to Kyra for a moment, he hoped that the pup was okay. Secretly - the brute did not mind that Polaris had vanished, that red female had simply hassled the hell out of him. All the new members though, they were all quite pleasant to be around. Rasalas was pleased, and slightly surprised, by his luck. "We live in a beautiful desert, it has quite a bit of diversity to it," the brute offered the femme a soft smile. Conversing with Calandra was rather enjoyable, she had the ability to help him out when he seemed at a loss for words. She also was pretty easy-going on him, most others tended to criticize everything that he said. Sometimes it got on his nerves and the brute wanted to snap at them, he was the alpha after all. He could say what he damn well pleased however he wanted to say it, if only Rasalas could actually stand up to that. His heart was too soft now, too sensitive to those that wished to pledge their loyalty to Ryala. He welcomed them in and believed them to be family immediately upon their acceptance, that was necessary in order for the pack to function right? The next statement that the maned creature spoke brought butterflies into the brute's stomach. 'She does plan to stay,' the brute was quite happy that Calandra, Anubis and Isis had previous knowledge of the Occasus. Then they would be able to truly aid the pack and other potential new members that needed it. They truly were amazing assets to the success of the pack, their superb personalities only furthered the Alpha's joy. What more could he possibly ask for? Nothing could prevent the brute from being pleased, another complete flip had occurred. Only this one was for the best, they were surely on the up and up. "I am pleased you have decided to join us, Calandra," his features absolutely glowed. So much happiness had not been shrouding him for nearly a year. How was it that all of these broken wolves trying to find a home had brought him such joy? 'I brought them together, through the desert they have safety and a family. One that will care about them and protect them,' he nodded his head lightly in agreement with his own thought. That was what he offered the loners of Anikira, a fresh start. When life seemed to be getting to the point of no return, these canines would accept another. With their broken lives it would only bring them closer, the wolves understood each other. "We are honored to have you among us and together all of us may survive. The desert - she is moody. One moment your lover and the next your enemy," his eyes gazed up the side of the volcano. A small wisp of smoke curled from it's opening and swirled into the air, then all went back to normal. For now, he thought little of it. OoC| Sorry, I feel like this post is garbage. And poor Rasalas thinking life is all perfect when the volcano hasn't even erupted yet.

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Despite the shade offered by the mountain and the greenery around them, the sun was still hot and Calandra could feel that she would soon need to seek water. Even wolves made for the desert could not go without water. She glanced around briefly, noting the pouting features of Trout skulking off in the distance - gods he was such an angry brute these days. Rasalas offered a more even temper it seemed, and as a leader he appeared to be fair and accommodating, these qualities shone through to Calandra strongly, and perhaps her admiration of the alpha was part of what was irking Trout so greatly.

Rasalas seemed very pleased about the decision Calandra had made, his words reaffirming the rusty she-wolfs thoughts. His statement made her white tufted tail swish behind her involuntarily - she was certain that she had made the right choice. This would be her new home, and with her new packmates she would survive, and so would they. Mutualism at its finest.

"I'm very excited to continue my life here - I've been alone for far too long... " She trailed off a bit, wondering how best to phrase herself. She didn't want to openly admit to being a bad group hunter - she hadn't chosen to be, she had just perfected her hunting skills solo. She had to be honest, and perhaps communicate her willingness to learn. "I have to tell you, I never really learnt to hunt with a team, as my family was taken by disease long before I could truly master such a skill. But I am very willing to learn! I don't want to be a burden to anyone here, and I do know my way around quite well, and the nature of the prey here is familiar to me! And I'm a fast learner! I'd even be interested in learning to be a healer, or maybe a warrior... Though I've never been good at, or really iked fighting, uhm..." She was starting to ramble and had begun to feel a bit silly; her ears swivelled backwards against her skull to communicate this. She sighed and shook her head slightly, "I'm sorry, I just don't want anyone to have unreasonable expectations of my abilities. But I do want to learn, and grow within Ryala."

She finally shut her mouth, eyes cast down at the ground and her blackened paws. She felt a bit stupid, and that her moment to portray herself as useful had crashed and burnt. Hopefully Rasalas would realize she was simply nervous and excited about being a new part of Ryala. All she wanted to do was fit in and get along with everybody. Goodness knows that would be hard enough of anyone were to ever catch her yacking away with Trout. How could she explain that? Calandra hoped it would never come to such a situation.

Words: 493
Muse: Not as good as I thought it was...
Notes: This post was really disjointed. Sorry.

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[atrb=background,http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1830/rasmid.png] Another soul decided that Ryala was good for them, could save them from whatever hardships they would face on their own. At least if they were together help would always be available. Rasalas knew he would be looking out for all the other wolves and after awhile they may care for each other as well - the Alpha could hope at least. For once his dreams seemed obtainable, reality was coming together so nicely. His stance was clear proof of such a truth. Playfully his tail was waggling behind his muscular frame, it made him feel as if he were a pup once more. A gentle, yet authoritative, look had grown within the brutes golden orbs. Even a slight smile had found itself lingering upon his maw. Happiness like this had not been existent, let alone expressed, for many months. Now, here it was and most likely rather apparent to Calandra. An idea jolted his mind, granting even a bit more joy into his dimly lit soul. Anubis and Isis, they had been found and joined as well. His assumption was that Calandra had never met the sister of Anubis, but he felt fairly certain that the news would make her even happier. She did not simply know the Alpha, there was at least one other canine that she knew. "Anubis has found his sister Isis, there is still no sign of Osiris; however, they have joined Ryala as well," his words were soft. The brute still felt a little sensitive about the reuniting he had witnessed. It was definitely heartwarming; although, he could not shake the slight twinge of jealousy within himself. After all, he had spent months now in search of his own siblings. There was nothing for him to show of it, not even a hint of an answer had made itself available. His mind disregarded the flash of upset, this was simply too fantastic of a moment to waste on worries, especially unnecessary ones. Hopefully the news treated her auds in the same manner it treated his. Their family was growing, quite rapidly at that. It meant he had more responsibility now, but soon everything would fall into place completely. Eventually he would get ranks situated, and then life would be significantly easier for himself. Of course he would still hunt and preform border patrol; yet, there was stability and comfort in knowing that others were around. The next few months would likely pass with greater ease than the red brute could have predicted. He certainly had no complaints about it and hopefully the others were just as ecstatic. The females words resonated within the Alpha's mind. He too had been alone for longer than he had ever intended. Even when the pack first came into existence, he had never felt his entirety be comfortable. Aries had been a foolish mistake, his golden optics should have seen that immediately. She had simply wanted attention and caring from all others around her, for awhile she had certainly got it. "I was surprised myself at the comfort a pack life can bring," a small laugh echoed into the air. Being Aries' beta had caught him quite off guard, to say the least. The whole situation had been an earthquake to the intentions he held about his life, but it was a secret blessing. One that now he could see with ease. When the female fled, it transformed his life from fire into clouds. Vast expanses of potential now were spread before him. Having such am option was rejuvenating, Rasalas loved it and all of the new wolves that had joined him. Their life paths were all intertwining now, what beauty could they weave together. "Even if you had hunted with a group previously, it would be different. We all must learn the strengths and weaknesses of the others, and learn to grow as a pack. That will make our group hunts successful," his muzzle lifted towards the sky inhaling slightly. His borders were becoming slightly more define and the scent of his pack mates was growing stronger in the air. 'Maybe trespassers will find The Occasus significantly less appealing now,' the thought did put a touch of calmness within him. Loners would actually be able to acknowledge Ryala as a true pack, not just a small gang of weaklings. The thought slipped into his mind subtly, soon a hunt would need to be called. Rasalas opted to wait a few days allowing the others go get acclimated to their new life. Potentially they would even be willing to make some friends with their fellow pack mates. Anubis and Isis would certainly be catching up, but that was more than acceptable to the brute. It simply made sense that the two would need time to catch up. His gaze settled upon Calandra, wondering what thoughts played within her own mind. Her happiness was evident, but what else. 'That could be all' the Alpha may just be unusual with his mind always racing. It constantly seemed like there was something to worry about or figure out, but he could handle it. Thus far the red canine was satisfied with himself, despite the odds Ryala was turning around. Nothing could stop them now.

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Although the sun was high, its heat and penetrating light persistent, somehow it felt less harsh as the reality of her decision set in. Calandra now belonged somewhere, and it was with wolves who she could likely connect with - at least she thought this of the two she had met. Rasalas seemed reasonable, kind and intelligent, though not as much of a pushover as Trout would have her believe. These were qualities Calandra could respect, and would do as she grew and lived beside the wolves of Ryala. Anubis seemed to have certain touchy elements of his past in common with Calandra - both seemed all too familiar with the dangers and unforgiving nature of the desert. Even Amun, as frosty as he could be, was a canine Calandra felt nothing ill towards.

Broad ears perked as Rasalas spoke of the Iranian male and his companion. So Anubis had been reunited with Isis - this pleased Calandra greatly, her white dipped tail waving behind her gently as her lips curled into a smile through her panting. Better yet, they had decided to remain within the desert. This added to her excitement, her black fore paws shuffling in the sand. "I'm glad to hear that. It will be good to know both Anubis and yourself as I learn to function in this pack." Familiarity, no matter how new it was, would likely make Calandra's transition from solitude into a lifestyle surrounded by others, much more smooth. She worried for a moment about whether her relationship with Trout would ever become an obstacle.

"Oh? I'm in your way now? I do apologize! Excuse me for existing, but I do believe I'm your only REAL friend. These other wolves will use you and then toss you aside. I'm the only one who really cares..." The black wolf spat into the sand, pacing back and forth roughly, his posture hunched and brooding.

Calandra opened her mouth to retort, not thinking of Rasalas' presence, but was interrupted by the alpha before she could utter a word. The reddish male spoke of the comforts of pack life, and then went on to comment on her fears about failing at basic pack duties. She was glad that Rasalas was so understanding, but could only nod slowly in agreement with what he had said. Her mind was stuck on how Trout seemed to be reacting to all this, and she worried then that maybe he saw her as more than just his friend. How could a ghost feel that way about a living wolf?

Now was not the time for philosophical musings.

Letting a grin pass back onto her face, Calandra pushed away such depressing and confusing thoughts. "I will do my best. I really do want to learn how to be part of a pack again. Well, for the first time really, I guess." She laughed a little, tail waving again like a little banner advertising her glee. This was the correct choice, one she knew would change her life for the better. "Who are the others in the pack? It might be good to know names to get an idea of who does what." She was clearly curious about the other wolves she would share a home with, and wanted to have fore knowledge of them, maybe even of their personalities, before she came into contact with them. The last thing Calandra wanted to do was to ruffle feathers. Indeed, she was most concerned with being disliked by those of Ryala - in the end all she wanted was to make friends.

Words: 606
Muse: Pretty good
Notes: Sorry I took forever. xD

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[atrb=background,http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1830/rasmid.png] Rasalas was struggling to prevent his own mind from distancing itself from the present situation. His family was growing and here he was living within the past once more. Thoughts of his family and Aries were playing through his mind. The Alpha had only had close relationships with those creatures, perhaps it was natural that he cling to their memory. The red brute found it hard to let go nonetheless, until someone else came along to replace his dearest loved ones. 'The pack, you have Ryala,' mentally the brute bit himself. He could not forget what was presently at hand. They may not be as close to him personally, but that did not mean that such an event was impossible. Opening his heart and lowering the guards around it was a frightening thought. Could he handle such hurt once again? He was not quite sure. Russet fur tickled his flesh as a dry breeze rolled throughout the land. It brought a bit more of a grin to his features, nodding his head he spoke, "I am very pleased that you are already acquainted with Anubis. It will make you feel more at home - I hope." He had assumed that Calandra would enjoy the company of a canine she already had met, but that did not mean that she doubted the new female's ability to make friends. Rasalas believed that many of the new members would be satisfied with meeting her. After all, the female seemed to be quite a darling. 'I believe she will adapt well to pack life,' his tail wiggled behind him in happiness. One more step towards making his family whole had been completed. Ryala was by no means large, but they were a decent size now. They could survive without immediate threat to being wiped out. "I am pleased to have you, Calandra. If there is anything you ever need do not hesitate to summon me," Rasalas wanted to be there to support his new family. It would create a true bond between them, this would be the true deciding factor on Ryala's survival. Hopefully all of the new members would mesh well together. The Alpha liked to believe that they would, hopefully none would be foolish enough to initiate a fight. Thus far, he was probably the strongest within the pack. Violence was the last thing he wanted, but bullying another canine would not be tolerated. The brute released a soft sigh, he was delighted that the maned female before him did not appear to be a troublemaker. Thus far none of them really had seemed to be. Here was the big question. There was reference to the over members of Ryala. Instantly his heart beat increased, 'is she going to leave when she realizes how small of a pack we are?' A shudder raced down his spine. "Ryala is not the largest of packs. There is Anubis, Isis, yourself and me - obviously. Scout is our shaman and Vixen is the gatherer. I am pretty sure Scout is around here somewhere, but Vixen is most likely off collecting things at the moment. Vogel is a gray subordinate, a bit larger than myself," the brute chuckled a bit at the thought. It still was strange that the gray brute had opted to join Ryala. "And Polaris may be around here somewhere," his voice trailed off slightly. He had not seen Polaris in several months, but that did not mean that she was dead or had abandoned them - did it? Personally, the Alpha hoped that annoying whelp was gone. His weight shifted nervously, as if he expected Calandra to bolt away from him in disgust. They were a small family, but together they would make it work. Their was enough knowledge between them to assist each other and make everyone's life easier. Additionally it would bring about a closeness of the pack, the red brute had always been fond of the concept of a family that genuinely trusted the others. OoC| Vogel was a member before Cal/Anubis/Isis joined, but has since become inactive and Polaris was the same way. Since this thread is kinda set back awhile by now, I figured I'd have him mention them instead of Wysheid (for example) who joined after the eruption lol. Also, I'm sorry this post kinda feels like it is bad quality.