[b]Journey to the Compound[/b]
[u][i]Eureka, California[/i][/u]
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Lupa seems happy to have Ruri along for the walk, quite evident in how she smiles at Carson and Mikael when they drive past. Their guide gives them an unnecessary warning, to which she felt no particular need to respond, instead redirecting her attention to her walking companion. They cross the threshold of the alleyway and venture out into the streets, headed in the general direction of the SUV so that they would have an easier time tracking it once they left town. Meanwhile, Ruri seems to have a lot on her mind, as her questions seem to flow in a torrent, much to Lupa's amusement. Still, her expression seems to sadden when it comes time to respond, leading into a few moments of quiet from the elder werewolf. She doesn't ignore the younger werewolf's queries, but when she responds, she seems to have taken on an air tinged with melancholy...

[i]"This land has been my home since long before it was first called a country. Long ago, I lead a large, powerful pack...but I am alone now. It has been this way for a long time, I have enjoyed a peaceful time of refuge, keeping to myself in my little territory on the mountains. I had not ventured from those woods for quite an age until recently, when I began to hunt my old prey."[/i]

Lupa's expression quickly changes to one of curiosity, causing her to once again look Ruri in the eyes-

[i]"As for not liking your wolf form...I have never heard of one before yourself. Usually, our kind becomes used to their transformations quite quickly, regardless of how they may mourn, or fear. Hmm-"[/i]

She halts now, looking out over the street to spot the region they were now supposed to head for. After a stretch of featureless landscape, the settlement's outskirts gave way to wilderness, with a single road cutting off into the direction of the SUV. It was at this point that Lupa gestures in that general direction, giving an inquiring nod towards Ruri to confirm what they would be doing. If Ruri didn't wish to transform, they would likely end up breaking into a light jog, in order to reach the compound in good time. Otherwise, she would attempt to guide the two of them to a clear spot just outside of town, where she had transformed previously. Either way, Lupa didn't seem all that talkative herself, at least not yet.