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"There is no one who loves pain itself, who seeks after it and wants to have it, simply because it is pain..."

Everywhere she looked in Taviora as far as the eye could see, everything seemed to be covered in a thick blanket of snow. It made the place look magical but Avery was a logical creature and all she could see if the effort it would take to get places and how easily it could wear out your members. Of course, it would also be good exercise. She could see making younger wolves go certain distances in a day just to build up their stamina and muscle tone. She was always thinking like a teacher. Soon enough though, she could see a small silhouette in the distance who seemed to be trying to make that effort to get to her location. Avery thought about meeting her halfway or something but didn't want it to come across as tresspassing so she figured for now, she would just hold her spot. Maybe at a later date when there was less mystery and more trust between the two alphas, she could do such a thing but for now, she wanted no miscommunication.

As the female got closer, Avery caught her scent and was pleased that it was indeed Zelda herself that was coming to meet her. She seemed to be having quite a time in that snow but she offered a tired smile anyway and a wave of her tail which Avery returned. Her gaze softened in sympathy for the effort it took to greet her. Maybe next time, Avery wouldn't wait so late in the year to make a visit possible. She felt almost responsible for Zelda's hardship this time. Zelda shook off the snow and finally reached her. Avery dipped her head in respect to the alpha's rank and offered a smile in return as Zelda spoke. She nodded her head when Zelda asked if her name was Avery. It seemed she remembered from when Avery introduced herself at the fall feast. As Zelda apologized for not getting to talk more, Avery shook her head.

"Oh, it's fine. There was a lot going on and your attention was needed elsewhere. I only came to break the ice a little and let other packs know that Iromar is no longer going to be the pack covered in fog and dark intentions. We are open to a peaceful future of trust and understanding. I came to ask what I can do for you, actually. I know there has been peace between Taviora and Iromar in the past but alphas with less sense ruined that peace and I would like to get it back. I know just coming here isn't enough to heal those wounds carved by my predecessor but I'd like to think of it as the first step in a new alliance between our packs." She let that sink in for a moment before continuing. "As a pledge toward that peace, I would like to offer a puppy play date, maybe sometime in later spring when the new litters have arrived. I know I have at least one other wolf in my pack that's going to produce heirs this spring and that's not including yours truly." She smirked a little, glancing toward her own stomach before looking at Zelda. "We can hold it either in the open lands where it's neutral or I'm even open to letting the pups come here with a chaperone from my pack. I have a few wolves who adore pups and are trained in their protection but if you like, I can only send one so your pack feels less threatened." She waited a moment for Zelda to process that, letting the quiet settle in so Zelda could give her response.