He felt restless and knew he'd have to act on it soon. He felt like he hadn't been pulling his weight as much lately and that would have to be remedied soon. He needed to get back in the saddle for thefts. The ranks were starting to grow stale and he couldn't have that. He was also growing more irritated as winter drew near. Belhara was around, of course, but she was lying low as far as the pack was concerned and every time he brought up winter, she would get vague and somehow change the subject. He could feel his mortality with every passing winter and he didn't like it, not one bit. Being helpless to stop the aging process was just another knot in the noose around his own neck.

Hearing the call from his alpha was unexpected but a welcome distraction from all his thoughts, none the less. His ears flicked back and forth, unsure of what she would need of him but he loped toward the call. The last time they'd spoke, his alpha had offered to help him harass Spirane. He knew there was a big Fall Festival going on right now and he was intrigued with it. Maybe there would be a way for them to worm their way in and cause a little mischief. He needed to blow off some steam. Maybe the alpha was coming to talk to him about that. As he got closer though, he came across another scent, a new one and not from Asteraia. His tail curled a little higher and his ears pricked. What was this? The scent was female and smelled faintly of Glorall. Was there a diplomat here to talk alliance or something? He knew he was now the alpha's advisor but he didn't know how much help he could actually be with politics. He was more about action than words, always had been.

Oh well, if she rang, he would come. His lips twitched in curiosity as he got closer, slowing to a walk then stopping a few feet away. His alpha seemed possessive of the other female but she seemed to bring the female here on a mission. He was interested in what that mission could be. His tail gave a wave behind him as he tilted his head, taking in the new female head to tail. She was certainly a pretty thing, with good size and build and unique colors. But why was she here? Her body language didn't fully speak of someone here of their own free will. He turned his bright blue gaze to his alpha. "What is this?"