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<span style="font-size: 18px"><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#663300"><b>Okomi</b> </span></span>​</div><b><br/>
F</b>ear can easily consume one's state of mind if one is unable to master one's surroundings. Okomi sensed the new were's terrifying propensities: defeat, weariness, and trepidation. Honestly, he didn't want to come across as some creeper, but his curiosity propelled him to pursue the female. He had to understand her reason for running away.  He had come up with a couple of possibilities. One idea was that she was currently dispossessed and was figuring out her new transformation. Must have been why her instincts were on overdrive. Another possibility was that she might have belonged to a pack that took her in, but had a hard time accepting new rules and procedures. Most new and wild members didn't. In any case, Okomi had to get to the heart of the matter to confirm his speculations.<br/><br/>While he continued to follow her, his cold, black nose sniffed upward and detected a few others on her trail. Well, that ruled out one of his predictions. He padded quickly and lightly upon the powdery, wet snow, midnight fur shifting between shoulder blades in the cool breeze until he came to a halt, snorting a bit to gather his breath. Peering through those same mysterious brown eyes from afar, he didn't lose track of the female's silhouette.<br/><br/>He licked his muzzle and opened his snout, sampling fresh frosted air. The wind currents were becoming harsher as early evening fell. The others would apprehend her in due time, but that didn't bother him -- he wanted to see these events unfurl and make himself known. By now, the other pack members have distinguished the unfamiliar scent of the Arapaho. His 180-pound figure traversed through the woods, gaining ground, following the tracks of the she-wolf. He got a better visual, getting a better glimpse of those fearful eyes. She was alone, in pain and hurt. That nasty thorn stuck out and pierced through her padded paw.<br/><br/>Right before her eyes, she would see a healthy, sturdy black wolf approaching her. His furry tail was erect as his muzzle appeared relaxed, but something about his eyes really focused on her well-being. Holly would then see the new wolf shift back into his human form. The black fur was replaced with naked, tanned skin.<br/><br/>Then, he recalled that he always had a pair of clothes nearby, when he used to patrol out on the very outskirts of Okagi territory. Okomi wasn't sure if they still patrolled the outskirts because it was mostly useless, but territory nonetheless. Hopefully, they wouldn't be sticking around for long. He was able to pick up on his own scent and dashed to his west, turning his back on the wounded she-wolf. He just revealed his backside and naked rear. He wasn't ashamed, but he wanted to be a gentleman and not reveal other bits of himself.<br/><br/>Within a matter of seconds, he spotted his worn denim jeans hanging from a dead tree branch, along with his tan flannel shirt. He slipped into them and felt a bit embarrassed, for his clothes were hideous. Once he turned around, his long locks of black, hung on either side of his face as those intense eyes stared into her. He could tell she was in the process of shifting back into her human state.<br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#663300">"It's okay. I'm here to help. Let me assist you. I'm a were or a wolf, just like you. I won't hurt you, but I need for you to breathe and stay calm. I'm not going anywhere, okay? My name is Okomi." </span>His voice had a nice baritone timbre, light, and calm. He wouldn't overreact as he kept advancing toward her slowly until he was within arm's reach.<br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#663300"><br/>
"Listen to me, don't overthink it, just do. Imagine yourself shifting back into your human form. The more clear-minded you are, the easier it will be to morph back into your human self. Nod your head if you understand, that way, I'll tell you what you need to do next. I do not want to rush you, but your guess is as good as mine that we've got company headed our way."</span>