<span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="font-family:Open Sans">Eivind wasn't sure what to make of the comment. It was a reaction he hadn't expected, but maybe even in his human form, some part of Blue knew, and he was drawn to him. And rightfully so, with Blue being his mate. The human settled down for him to curl around, his initial unease fading until he might be able to take some rest. Eivind didn't allow himself the same thing, of course. He was still on guard, listening for anyone that might approach, friend or foe.<br/>
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It was the sound of a vehicle that alerted him and Blue to stand, and giving the young man's reaction, he could only assume he recognized the sound of the car as his own. Eivind was thankful the plan had worked, and never happier to see Alaric's face before in his life. He pulled up and stopped on the road, smug, knowing Eivind would owe him for this one. Eivind was forced to transform, otherwise the ride back would be a cramped one. He helped Blue into the back seat, and then piled in behind him. Alaric didn't say anything about it, even though the passenger seat was perfectly unoccupied.<br/>
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“Turn on the heat,” Eivind directed as he shut the door. They could all breath a little easier now, and Blue could actually rest his tired body. The drive wouldn't be a long one, thankfully, considering they were absent clothing. The roads were mostly deserted as well, especially at this time of night. If not for the injured human, they could have traveled the distance in their beast form, as they had come. It wasn't to say there wouldn't be issues with Lofgren because of this, and of course, he wasn't sure what came of the rest of the pack, but hopefully soon they would all be together again.<br/>
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The car ride was mostly a quiet one. No one seemed to have the energy to speak to one another, and Eivind didn't particularly want to talk with Alaric there anyway. He was already worried he might say something, but to his surprise he just drove them home, to their little established community. Everything they'd had there, they'd built themselves, and many of them took outside work for construction, on top of their logging jobs. Private property signs were posted. They were no more fond of strangers coming unannounced than Lofgren was, but they had a different way of handling things, and they weren't so hidden. Behind their community was endless wilderness where they would be safe to run about as they pleased, rather than just living like savage beasts like Lofgren preferred.<br/>
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“Things are better where we're going,” Eivind told Blue once he knew they were close. The roads during this time were hard to navigate without streetlights, but Alaric knew the way.<br/>
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“Where are you taking him?” Alaric questioned.<br/>
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“To my home,” Eivind spoke, as if it would be obvious. He had a small, cozy little house tucked in the back, the forest visible from his windows. Alaric brought the car through, passing other homes, and a few curious faces, right up alongside Eivind's old ford pickup truck.<br/>
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“I'll bring medical supplies to you, but then I'm going to go back out to find Synnove and Sieger,” Alaric explained, and Eivind nodded before helping Blue out of the car. The light on his porch was on, and he made an audible noise of relief.<br/>
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“You'll be comfortable here, I promise.” And above that, he'd be safe. He helped him up the steps, and into the home. The door wasn't locked. Someone would be silly to try and steal from them. Inside, it was decorated warmly, with pelts of Eivind's various kills draped over wooden furniture, and a oversized, plush couch. There was a small living room with attached brick fireplace, kitchen, and a spiral staircase that led to the upstairs bedroom. He eyes the stairs for a moment, considering.<br/>
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“The couch will be fine for now,” he decide and he led Blue to it before turning on lights, and then getting a fire going.<br/>
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