Tamlin appeared to be a ghost, a specter composed entirely of mist, as he silently traipsed the borders that surrounded the lands of ash and rebirth. He allowed the the familiar rhythm of his effortless strides to carry him forward at a steady, unchanging pace over the mixed terrain, trusting his knowledge of the lands and his own lithe body to prevent any slips. He enjoyed solitude more than most canines. The lord of Bright Moon was a serious wolf, and although he had grown accustomed to socializing, he would never be anything even resembling an extravert. The pallid-toned male spent too much time ruminating on his thoughts to join the rest of the world in open conversation, only allowing his formal mask to slip when around the ones he was very close too. Luckily, though, the number of those he cherished was on the rise. Bright Moon was quiet, as always, but it was not full of the desolate silence that comes from desertion, but rather the quiet that stems from peace and bounty. The various perfumes of his pack mates clung cloyingly to the borders that he patrolled, indicating that he was not the only one invested in the future of Bright Moon. This was a pleasant thought, and hence he his expression held something of contentment in it.
His routine had not been ongoing for very long before the delicate aroma of a lady tickled his olfactory system. His head rose in alertness and his ears pricked toward the origin of the scent. The king wasted no time in picking up a lope, weaving about the trunks of young trees on his way to the maiden on the borders. His muscular frame slowed as he got closer, as he did not want to convey outright aggression to the wolfess, and he stalked forward at a graceful walk. The lord of Bright Moon was, as always, something of a splendid sight. His somewhat lanky, but sinuous frame was held proudly, and dominance was evident in his confident stride and upheld tail. His facial expression was a careful blank as he stepped toward the small creature, his impenetrable navy eyes, scanning the submissively posed form of the ivory donna. Despite his rather icy demeanor, his words were polite, though the gentle lilt in his voice remained.
“It is not customary to cross into a territory without the permission of a member. I trust it was not your intention to offend, but please step back over the border, Miss.”
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