Meeting Vulpes

Reprieve. Serenity. Peace of any form no matter how temporary is what Ursus seeks as he wander's off his lands, foolishly not accepting that you can't run from what is inside. As he pushes his way through the snow, he attempts to push away the worry and guilt welling up inside. Grimly he stalks through the shadows, letting things that may never come to pass gnaw at his happiness for what seems like an eternity, before the large beast lets out a sigh and rolls his eyes at his own behavior. We don't even know if she exists still. Not for sure. I really shouldn't worry so much, should I? I grow tired of the worry though. Maybe it's time I mention the possible danger's to the rest. Though... That may only put them in same place I am in, and it's not a good one. Nothing's ever straight forward and clean cut is it?

Snow scatters in the breeze, bringing with it news of a stray, a fox perhaps? Intrigued and grateful for the distraction Ursus moves into the heart of the thicket. Traces of laughter bounce around the woods, an unexpected occurrence. Perhaps there are many here? Why would some one laugh when alone? Pressing on wards he calls out. "Hello! Anyone there? I don't mean to startle, but to inquire. You find yourself not far from my packs lands. Are you a roamer in search of something? Or do you bring many with you?"

Piercing blue eyes are followed by a large mass of dark fur and horns as Ursus steps around the last of the large trees before him, finding the fox his keen nose detected. "Ah ah ah~ I announced myself because I wasn't hiding. Let's keep this civil shall we?" The large wolf now lays down since he's in view, not feeling particularly threatened especially since this was likely the source of laughter he heard just moments before. "I am Ursus, you happen to be not far from my home. I heard distant laughter echo within the woods and I was already out and about so I came looking. And here I am. What brings you to these parts so far north hmm?"

Ursus's eyes hold to Vulpes own, unnaturally green eyes as he studies and evaluates the fox before him. Hmmm... Something's off here. Do they have a talent or magics with them perhaps? "Vulpes is it? You say you left your old home, in search of a new one. It is not easy to leave behind comforts and love, and to head into the unknown. And... You like the forest here. If you would treasure it and respect it, as well as the others that live in these parts then I see no reason why you can't stay. I might add there is another fox amongst us already so you wouldn't be totally alone in a sense."

Upon hearing the fear in her voice, Ursus clears his throat and places a soft smile on his face. "Whatever you're picturing, its probably not like that. We have a very unorthodox way of doing things. I don't boss others around and I don't let others get picked on. We never use fear and pain as a means of getting what we want from each other. I hold a place for others such as ourselves to start over. To make a new life amongst smiles and supporting friends. You may have more in common with us than you may think. Most of us have magic too, as well as other more innate capabilities. And... Should it not be to your liking, you may leave. I'd never dream of forcing some one to stay."

Ursus studies the shifting of her eye color, and can only assume its related to whatever her magic must be. "While I don't agree with keeping ones magic hidden as if it's something taboo, I won't say anything. Though, that will hardly matter. In time, whatever it is you're hiding will be found anyways. Such is the nature of these things. The harder you try to keep it a secret, the easier it is to find. I'm not going to ask what it is but I will give you a warning. If you do something with this thing you try to keep hidden from me, and the intent is to cause harm to my friends.... I will kill you. This is not to make you uncomfortable. It is not a threat. It is a promise. I have a duty to keep everyone safe and I will do it. That being said it's not just my pack you know, its yours now too. Come, I'll show you around." Ursus slowly rises to his paws and watches Vulpes expectantly, hoping he made his point clear without being too harsh.

Ursus stops and slowly shifts his gaze back to the new fox that follows him to their new home. "That's not anything to be ashamed of. That sounds like a beneficial trait to have in fact. Why would you want to hide something so innocent hmm?" Ursus's eyes peer into the depths of Vulpes's own, waiting for a response, hopefully one that is true as he suspects there's much being left unsaid. She DID say she attacked her father after all.