The dilemma of what to do with Rhazii and newt was not an easy one to answer immediately. Fendros and Janius gave ambivalent expressions, but they were unanimously not fond of leaving them behind.

Kaleeth's suggestion made Janius' eyes light up. "That's a good idea. We don't have to travel as a lone pack like we used to."

Fendros had his eyes closed and was rubbing his temple. He didn't seem quite as enthusiastic as Janius. "If we do convince another pack to come with us, they have to be those we know and trust. They have to be able to protect the children."

"Well, of course," Janius offered an upward-facing palm to Fendros briefly, "I mean, it will mean provisioning for more people, but if they pull their weight, I don't see why not-"

"-Perhaps..." Fendros looked up, a little flustered, "...perhaps we shouldn't set anything in stone until we actually hear what we're doing."

Sabine decided to chime in, looking up with a curious frown, "Who would come?"