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Cypress
Her gaze remained on the other wolf as she spoke, her form unchanging despite her mind whirling. She wanted to help this wolf, she really did, but she had her entire pack to think about. She was silent for several moments, thinking through her options. When she finally did speak, her words were slow, cautious. "Then you must realize that passing through this territory puts everyone within its land at risk, not just you." If this female was being followed, it would draw quarrel directly into her pack's front door. She released a heavy breath, knowing she couldn't stay away for long. This was no longer the peaceful walk that she'd envisioned. "If you want my help, then tell me what happened."

[IcedAntimony]

Bramble

Bramble frowned at the other wolf's words. She had not though of it that way. She didn't doubt that her mother would start a fight with an innocent pack.

"My mother holds a grudge against a pack that cast her out many years ago under false accusations. When my father and most of my siblings died, she became obsessed with revenge. I wanted nothing to do with her plans, so I left."

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Cypress
Cypress was once more silent as she thought things over. She didn't question any more of the private specifics, as she didn't want to pry any more than she already had, despite the situation. "So...she is alone then?" the female questioned. One wolf, the pack should easily be able to handle. They had plenty of capable guards that could deal with such a situation should it arrive. Her pack was not heartless; they'd taken in their fair share of loners that had made excellent members. Of course, this wolf expressed no interest in staying, but that didn't mean that she would be turned away.

[IcedAntimony]

Bramble

Bramble shook her head and said, "No, she is accompanied by my brother, and a fair amount of followers that she had gained by promising them power and revenge. Most are rogues or loners with no moral code."

That was the final thing that had pushed her to leave. Her mother had always talked about revenge, but she had never taken her seriously until she began creating her pack of rogues

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Cypress
She emitted a heavy sigh, raising to her paws and looking back in the direction her pack was located. Multiple wolves made this decision a hell of a lot more difficult, but it also gave her more to work with. They seemed dangerous, and not only to this other female. If they were close, they'd likely run into Cypress' pack with or without her heading through their territory. "Alright, follow me." she spoke simply, turning on her heels and padding back towards the river. "I suppose introductions were skipped, so I'm Cypress, alpha of this pack." Even if this fae were just to pass through, she'd still need to be accompanied by either Cypress herself or one of the other higher ranks so the others knew that she was permitted on their ground.

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Bramble

Bramble flinched in suprise when she heard she was alpha, but quickly recovered. It was even more important to appear strong in front of an alpha, yet she did not want to disrespect one who had been kind to her. She slightly lowered her head and tail in a submissive gesture.

"My name is Bramble." She said, before quickly trotting after Cypress.

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Cypress
She didn't turn to look back at the other wolf as he padded back towards camp, her pace quickened but not quite to a jog. Cypress followed the same path that she had taken previously, along the river's edge. "So tell me Bramble," she paused for just a moment, testing how her name sounded in her own voice. "Which pack was your mother a member of?" It likely didn't matter, but she wanted to know more details before she spoke with the other high ranks about it.

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Bramble

"I'm not completely sure." Bramble replied. "She was cast out with my father before I was born. I think it was "Silver Brook", or something similar."

Her mother hardly ever spoke of them, and if she did, her voice was bitter and full of venom. Her hatred ran so deep, saying the name of the pack was prohibited.

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Cypress
The canine gave a slow nod, racking her thoughts for any memories of a pack with that name. She could think of none, but then again, some packs changed their names, as her own had when she was only a pup. Cypress continued along the river's edge, her eyes glancing about for any of her other pack members. While she didn't see any, they were just now entering the boarders of her territory, so it was not surprising. As she walked, she glanced back to Bramble. "Well that may have either been the best or worst decision of that pack's life."