There is no denying the beauty of the landscape, the sweeping mountains and clustering of pines. I can only imagine how beautiful the stars will look from so high up, and I find myself already smiling to myself like a fool as I watch the blueness of the sky. My distraction comes fast, though, as I catch the movement in the upper levels of the mountain - he is large, dominant in his stance and I recoil back instinctively, suddenly afraid that I have crossed the borders without knowing. He is but over a foot taller than, well and truly double my weight and yet, I find it almost... comforting in a way. He is littered with scars and yet, he is still King. If I had ever been afraid of losing yet another Alpha, perhaps I would not have to worry here... I could hope.

As instinct dictates, I lower my stance at his arrival, my ears pressing back and tail sweeping my undersides. I offer him a warm smile, though, broad and sincere. It has been so long since I have done this and I am nervous about making a mistake - though I had come with clear intentions, my mind is suddenly unsure as to what to say. Alcide - that is his name, a name that I had perhaps heard in the old world and yet one cannot be entirely sure. Slowly, I rise slightly, my ears pricking forward as I dip my head low in a bow, meeting his gaze momentarily before looking away. That is proper, no? To display submission in such a way?

"I am... I am Niviaq."

I meet his eyes once more, unfurling my tail from beneath me just enough so that I may wave it. How much does he want to know about who exactly I am? When I had come to Soldat, there was nothing more to me: I was Niviaq, a nomad with no past other than roaming but now I had so much to such a name. Mother, former Guardian of Litherum, healer, carer - I was more than just Niviaq. I remained silent, my brows furrowed slightly before I finally came to the conclusion that such things... weren't important. I was still those things but it was the past. Now, I was just a wolf in need of purpose.

"I have come seeking a livelihood here in your pack. I lost my home and I seek another - one that is fair and just."

I try to sound confident, to look determined but my eyes are still nervous, I can feel it. I meet his gaze then, once more holding it for some moment as I attempt to read his features before I look away, redirecting my attention to the beauty that surrounds us. I like these mountains. I like the challenge, the views, the smells. I just hope that these mountains like me enough to wish for me to remain here.