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Phib's pack appeared to be better oragnized than his birthpack. Everyone had specific duties, some moreso than others. Malik wondered when he got older, what sort of duty he could hold,and where he would stand in the pack,
"I see..." Malik said, understanding Phib's words, "And I will..." he stated referring to watching his step,and also to staying out of trouble, he would try, he most defintely would.

The idea of a large meeting with everyone else was kind of nerving wracking to the pup though, he had only met Amelie and Phib as of now, how many others were there? From the sound of it...a lot. He hoped he wouldn't be the odd one out at the meeting, though it was most likely assured, since he would be a new face, and be fairly young,
"Phib...are there any other pups in the pack?" He asked honestly, it would be nice to make a friend in the pack to explore with. Grow up with and such, he wondered how young he was when compared to the other members of the pack. Surely, there must be other pups right?

Malik red eyes looked forward as they walked together, side by side. At one point Malik jumped over a fairly large stone in his way, he didn't even think he could jump that high, but it made him feel like he was getting stronger. Malik wondered if Phib had any children with Amelie, Phib seemed he would make a good father, and Amelie a caring mother, but the pup wondered if he should ask or not...would it be a good thing to ask? No, not now, later would be better...surely later would be better Malik thought as his tail swayed back adn forth and he kept up with Phib's pace, still wondering what the rest of the pack was like.

Malik's ears flattened a bit, hearing that he would be the youngest, hopefully he wouldn't be picked on, like he had been before. Being teh youngest isn't fun, but hopefully more pups would come, so Malik could relate to someone, make a new friend. He hoped Phib hadn't noticed his change of expression though, yet he understood Phib's words.

Perhaps he'd grow faster though, though it was doubtful. He'd have to wander by himself during the days then until the meetings at night. Maybe he'd get along well with this Cassidy, and learn a few things of hunting and fishing, become an important part of Phib's pack, that would be nice..even without pup's Malik supposed.
"Where does Cassidy usually go during the day?" he asked as they continued to walk, perhaps he'd meet Cassidy soon, maybe he'd like being around her.

Patrolling? How interesting. Perhaps hanging around with Cassidy wouldn't be so bad afterall, though still,deep down Malik hoped more pups would show so he could make friend his age. Malik wondered how many different "jobs" were in the pack, patrolling sounded interesting, but what else was there he could possibly do.
"Will I have anything special to do Phib?" Malik asked honestly. In his birthpack, he had to care for his mother, but in this pack, what could he do? There were already hunters, and he was so small...could he do anything to help the pack or Phib in anyway? The pup hoped, crimson eyes darting every which way,hoping to pick up the sight of this Cassidy perhaps...Malik hoped he could be a valueable packmate and ally to Phib one day.

Malik seemed a bit saddened that he would not have any special job, except to learn, but that could be a special job in itself though...learning the area, how to hunt and fish "properly," to learn how to get stronger and faster...yes, this could be like a special job for Malik. He could get stronger and hold perhaps a greater rank than he would have without just learning. Malik leapt forward (though still next to Phib), tail swaying in the, crimson eyes holding a determined gleam,
"Then I shall learn and get stronger, and become a worthy packmate of Phib," Malik said with a smile of determination. For such a young pup, he expected so much of himself, and that would push him even further than he would go without that determination that lingered in his heart. Losing his family and being on his own wandering the woods had done something in the pup's mind and soul...a want to always be better then he believed he could be. He so desperately wanted to now become a strong wolf, just like Phib, and be a worthy pack mate...to perhaps make Phib proud as if...he was one of his own. Malik stood straight again and walked with Phib, wanting to learn everything he could now, he would not show Phib disrespect. Malik wanted to be accepted by Phib and Amelie so much, he wanted to become strong, fast and smart...he wanted to surpass what he could become...he wanted to be better then ever.

Malik padded next to Phib and smiled. Stepping forward in his "noble" stance again. His crimson eyes peered between the trees and looked around the area, eager to meet another packmate Malik stayed close to Phib, as to not wander off. He was glad Phib believed he would get stronger, he hoped to. He couldn't wait until he was older, perhaps he would become strong like Phib one day. Yes, that could perhaps be a goal of Malik, to become strong like Phib.

Malik stayed close and followed Phib as he walked. His ears flicked to teh side, listneing closely. Tail swaying happily in the gentle wind that blew between the trees.

Malik stayed with Phib while jumping over a few sticks that seemed to randomly litter the path they were taking. Malik wondered how far they were from seeing Cassidy, he wondered what she looked like, how she acted, if she was nice...that sort of stuff. Would be normal for a pup though, no one would be able to blame his over-curious mind.

As they continued on Malik nose scrunched up, taking in the scent of the ocean...and another wolf. Female too. His tail swayed back and forth and his ears flicked forward, crimson eyes darting from area to area in search of the wolf nearby.

Malik peered up at Phib and smiled as they stepped out of a heavy underbrushed area into a type of clearing. His eyes now gazed ahead of him as he tilted his head...a brown adn gold femalewas before them. Malik wondered if that would be her, or if it was another,
"Phib..." Malik asked almost silently looking up at him again now,"Is that Cassidy?" he whispered.

Malik watched Phib and from his expressions Malik determined that was Cassidy in fact. Phib ushered Malik forward and so he began to trot up to Cassidy, tail swaying as he did so. Cassidy appeared to have a confused expression on her face, but it didn't affect Malik in anyway, he just wondered what she was thinking. Was it odd for her to see a pup in the pack? Was his color different or odd to her? He wasn't particularly sure, he just walked up to her, Phib along with him.

Malik sat down and watched Phib speak to Cassidy, he wondered if she was on good terms with him...what kind of relation they had with one another. Malik was not sure, but believed he woulf find out sooner or later. Malik smiled and swayed his tail back and forth a bit faster when Phib introduced him to Cassidy.

"Hi," he heard her say, she seemed nervous, why though? Perhaps Mlaik was seeing things not as they should be, or maybe he was...why would she be nervous though. Malik simply tilted his head to the side, blinking for a moment, his crimson eyes focused on her,
"Hi," smiling still he watched her. Why is she looking at me weird... he thought, was she not accustomed to seeing pups around?

Malik's eyes darted back and forth between Phib and Cassidy as they spoke to one another. His eyes blinked as she started to laugh...but speak at the same time. Then Phib spoke back to her in that same way...how strange. But she seemed nervous and ...well, Malik didn't know how to perceive it, but he did understand the words Cassidy had spoken as she laughed, though he didn't quite catch what Phib said in return.

His ears flattened against his head a little, tail no longer swaying but now merely curled around his form,
"Maybe she doesn't like me...doesn't want me around..." he thought as he sat. His crimson gaze now falling to the ground before his paws. "If she doesn't like me... then will anyone else like me?" he wondered as he looked to the ground. Maybe if she didn't want to help watch him, he'd just try it out on his own...how hard could it be really? He could try to find a den...or make one...maybe close to some others he knew? Close to Phib's den maybe?

Malik sat in the same spot, not moving once, his blakc pelt stood out against the greens and such of the area around him, yet now, his eyes weren't as curious before.