A rustic female trotted across the snow blanketed terrain in search of a territory rumored to be in the nearby vicinity. Jaida paused for a moment to catch her breath, like fog in the chilly air, her exasperated body needing a break from the light trot every ten minutes or so. As her gaze swept across the white land, searching the vegetation for any signs of wolves or predators, she began to think to herself if she could actually reach her destination in time before her body gave into sleep. She could remember the crisp words of her brothers mate some, thirteen days ago or so, and her clear warnings as to how exactly to present herself to the new pack once she had crossed over to the west. 'Once you reach the border of the Helidos pack, you must take on the appearance of myself, a caretaker, because it is the closes rank you have intelligence of. They won't willing take in an exiled beta, so protect yourself.' The memory stuck close in Jaida's thoughts, as she inhaled deeply before beginning another rep of a light jog across the thickening brush.

She noticed the light moisture in the air suddenly, and looked to the heavens for any indication that snowfall would occur soon. As expected, darkening clouds began to collect overhead, which brought with it the assumption of water, in this case, frozen water. But the snow would not stop a determined Jaida, but it would quicken her pace, as the desperation for shelter within a protective pack became a necessary. Much to the female's surprise, a large, nearby pine held a scent unlike the common squirrel or crow that many of the trees collected, instead, the heaven smell of wolves sprung out from the trunk like its branches and brought with it the hope Jaida so desperately needed. As the excitement registered in her mind, Jaida rushed to the tree and took a hunter - like sniff, making sure this was the pack she had been sent to join. Various scents strolled into the Eastern Timber's snout, bringing with it the confusion of an unclear expectation of what would introduce itself to Jaida when she ignited the joining process with the traditional howl.

Before she would do such things, Jaida sat down, and attempted to remember the details of her identity she was suppose to pursue when entering the Helidos pack. Closing her eyes, Jaida transported her thoughts back to that night of fear and loss. 'Jaida, listen, I know you're upset, but you must understand that this pack is a kind one, and will take you in if you are able to give them your loyalty and trust. So, you must not mention your Beta rank unless they ask, and if they ask of your past give them a vague discription with lots of pup mentioning. Tell them you helped your mother during her second litter, or another female. Tell them you helped train pups into common ranks like hunters, warriors, and caretakers.' Jaida was drawn out of her memories by a squawking black bird over head, irritating yet acting like an alarm clock for the female. Sighing, Jaida knew the snow would come soon, heavy or not, she would much rather be tucked away in a den rather than under a tall pine with unprotected sides. So without a second hesitation, Jaida tilted her head back and released the loudest, far traveling howl she could manage in her hungered state. Afterwords, she let her head drop, and the air to refill her lungs as she awaited the snowfall and the high ranking wolf that would greet her. "I do hope their as kind as she said." Jaida whispered to herself.

Though the rustic female thought she was alone, the ignite of her howl had drawn in another female, from the pack in question, for sure. Because Jaida was not expecting to be answered so soon, she flinched slightly at the unfamiliar voice. But once she registered the face of he the darker female, Jaida resumed her respected stance, with slight submission ass she recalled the advice she had been given. But that was what the Helidos member was asking for, her name, along with Jaida's. But thankfully, by the looks of it, this member of the pack seemed rather custom to greeting loners willing to join a pack. So, Jaida decided to try adding a little of herself into her introduction, and not so much of the lies she promised to give. But Jaida was worried, she did not intend of having another wolf hear her whisper of a pray, but she did not believe, in all the wonderful things she had heard about the Helidos, that her pray would be used against her. Jaida knew she was too exhausted to run away if this conversation ended in flames, seeing as her opponent was too well fed, fit, and rested not to.

With her eyes shining brightly with joy of reaching her destination, as she bowed her head slightly in greetings then started answering try fae's questions. "The she I speak of, was a member of my old pack, whom helped guide me to your blessed lands in search of a new beginning. Her name was Hope, but mine is Jaida, and I have come in search of the Helidos pack to request entrance. But this I'm sure you already knew." Her words had had been clear, loud but gentle, and respectful. This is what Jaida hoped would become of her new life, a life full of respect and honesty. Maybe Hope had been wrong, and Jaida did not need to hide her past from these wolves, but she would honor her promise to her beloved friend, and continue to shape her image into that of a caretaker. Jaida smiled once more, as she looked over the other female with admiration, seeing as this female seemed well fit, and yet still kind though her eyes may show a hint of boredom with the same old greetings. So Jaida decided to interest the female with a respectful twist of the common greetings."May I ask who you are? Seeing as you must be of grave importance to this pack if you are a deciding factor in the acceptance of loners." The exhausted female requested, trying to lighten the other females day and welcome the idea that Jaida meant more good rather than harm to the Helidos pack awaiting within the border boundaries.