"We have rules here mutt, and you would do best to learn and abide by them, fast." The Captain smiled inwardly at the forest wolf's grimace at the word 'mutt'. "It's all for the best really. LitheClaw will assist with training, and LightPaw will see if you've got the speed or control to be a messenger."
Wolf said nothing, merely following the Captain, looking at the beautiful surroundings, noticing the life even in this baren tundra. He couldn't smell any of them, and that was concerning, as anyone could sneek up behind him and catch him off-guard. Epecially if they could absorb into the snow, and he could not. As if hearing his thoughts the Captian spoke up.
"We'll see if you're worthy for snow-merging later, mutt. There are a few others I'd like you to train with. If we can't find you anything you think you're trained for, there's always Den Mother."
The Wolf growled openly at this while the Captian simply chuffed and led him away from the main encampment. LitheClaw pounced toward LightPaw, who easily dodged, and the two continued, LightPaw swiping every once and awhile at his sister.
"There's warriors, messengers, hunters, and homemakers. Everyone pulls their weight. You are expected to do the same, snow-merged or not." The white Wolfos explained carefully, so there could be no tip-toing around the subject. The forest wolf snorted, obviously! He wasn't going to shirk off duties, he wanted to be a part of this pack. To be with something, rather than going alone.
The Captain nodded his approval, "Is there a particular area you think you could excel in?"
"Warrior. Possibly a hunter, though I can't say I've ever done that before."
"We'll test you for both. If we ever get peace-"He rolled his head, showing his thought on the matter, "You'd be simply scouting borders and hunting with the rest."
Link's old form understood, it would make sense to have all availble paws out there.
"My... Host was a loner, never really got help from anyone, we were by ourselves in all fights. I will try to learn about team-fights. I am good alone though."
"I saw that first hand, though you did try to run." The Captain refered to the first time they met, and the Wolf bristled, knowing the other was trying to get a rise out of wind whistled through his fur, and it was really cold. He wondered if he'd ever get used to it. The Wolfos were made out of snow, or the spirit of it, so he doubted they felt it at all. Or maybe it felt good.
"LitheClaw, get over here!" The Captain barked suddenly, and the girl padded over, not caring about his cruel voice.
"Captain?" She asked dully.
"Honestly, how will you ever move up in ranks with that attitude?"
"Have you ever considered being a grunt in the heat of battle is where I like to be?"
"I have. I'll threaten to demote you if you keep this up."
"Yeah right, I'm the best." She cuffed as the Captain shook his head.
"Be that as it may, you must show this mutt how to act."
"Yes, yes love, I get it." She prodded the forest wolf's flank, leading him away.
Love? The Captain showed no emotion as Wolf looked over his shoulder and was dragged away.
"I think that's enough for today." LitheClaw stated, sitting down, smiling inwardly as Link huffed heavily, "You need endurance."
"Thanks." He flopped down beside her, she'd given him a run for his money, showing him - with a few others - how to take down a bear, and then drilled him over and over again as the other hunters brought the bear back to camp. She laughed, asking him if there was anything else he had questions about.
"Are you and the Captain involved?"
"...Why do you ask?" She evaded "Just curious really, I have no idea about Pack dynamics, and was wondering."
"Oh." She loosened up a bit, realising he was telling the truth. "He's... I'd like him to be my mate. He lost his in battle eons ago. He's... technically my... what's the human word..."
He gave her time to figure it out, not wanting to spout something that was wrong and might offend her. He was definatly glad for the breather, and turned from her dark mouth and crimson eyes to survey the mountainside.
"Uncle? My father's kin anyways." She finally stated, "My father died with his mate, and he's been over-protective and distant at the same time. Especially now that I'm a warrior."
Wolf inclined his head slightly, giving her leave to continue.
"I've always liked him, and I know we'd have beautiful pups." She sighed, "But he will not touch anyone, he loved her so much. I'll get to him eventually."
"I hope you get what you want." He said after awhile.
"Come on," She intoned, "The Captain will be expecting us."
That was certainly the end of the conversation.