Temporary Stay?

[Mystic]

Mystic smiled and nuzzled her father. "He is unharmed, thankfully." She glanced behind her at Sol, surprised. This wolf lived with Bleaknight, after all! And he was hiding from her aging, peaceful father? "Tired, though. I'm also sure that he'll never stray very far again. But not a scratch on him." She stepped aside to reveal Sol. "Father, this is Sol. I believe he is the reason Magic was returned to us so quickly and unhurt. He has asked for permission to stay with us...I think it is our duty. He saved Magic's life, after all."

Forest and Juliet looked curiously at Sol. He carried a scent that was alien to them both. Had he really saved their brother?

Magic thought about the green wolf. Oh yes. Magic knew that face very well now. It would probably haunt him in his nightmares for moons. "I can remember him, alright. I can remember everyone I saw there."

[Phantom]

Starfrost smiled even warmer at the introduction. "Of course he can stay. Maybe he can babysit the pups from now on." He added playfully, moving off into the thicker woods. "I'm taking the rest of the pack out hunting. I'm sure Magic will be hungry."

Sol slowly straightened, glancing at Mystic slowly. Had he really been let in so easy...? Surely this pack couldn't be that trusting... he could be a killer or something. One saved pup didn't make him innocent... But he shook it off and grinned at the mother. "Thank you for all the help." He leaned over then and licked her cheek gratefully, tail wagging gently.

Romeo nodded, frowning. "We'll teach him a lesson when next he steps paw on these lands. But for now, let's find your mothe..." Romeo paused as he walked to the den and noticed Sol's affectionette lick. Magic's father bristled at once, but quickly walked it off as he went to see his two daughters. He trusted Mystic. Trust... trust... trust...

[Mystic]

Magic was oblivious. He saw his sisters and his eyes sparkled with delight. "Forest! Juliet!" Magic hurried forward and was ambushed by his sisters. They tumbled together, growling and biting playfully as well as yipping happily. Adorable! Magic laughed as Forest pinned him to the ground and howled truimphantly before affectionately licking his face. Juliet followed suit, both of their tails wagging.

Mystic didn't seem to pay any mind to Sol's lick. She smiled and nodded to him. She watched her pups with loving eyes, then looked towards Romeo. Her eyes lit up at once. "Romeo, aren't they lovely?" She walked towards him and nuzzled him lovingly, then looked towards their pups. "It's good to see them playing together again. Before we know it, the three of them will be hunting side-by-side with us." Mystic could see their three pups already. Magic speeding along, laughter in his eyes while his two sisters strode behind him, strong and steady like their father. Mystic looked at Romeo. "I'm just so happy he's safe..."

[Phantom]

When his mate wasn't looking, Romeo shot a glare over at Sol and threw a paw over Mystic's shoulders, tugging her closer and nuzzling deeply into her fur. "I know. But for now, maybe we should just make sure none of them run off anymore." He licked her muzzle affectionettely, turning to watch the three pups, but keeping himself extra close to his beloved mate.

Sol ducked his head lower, glancing at the happy, and fully distracted, pups, before moving to sneak off, tail low, after Starfrost. If there was any way to help the pack, it was getting food for them.

[Mystic]

"I doubt Magic will...at least not any time soon. But you are right." Mystic agreed. She breathed in Romeo's scent and sighed blissfully. Magic was safe. Other dangers may lurk in the shadows, waiting. But for now they could be happy. The family could worry about the dangers yet to come at another time. For now, she and her mate could be content to be together and watch their offspring romp around the dens with each other.