The woman had been curious and was now cautious. The two wolfkin stared at her as she tensed. She knew they knew. They knew she had seen the wolf. She hesitantly spoke.<br/><br/>"Aye.... I've seen the young wolf..... What business have ye with him?" She had a hard and defensive voice. Shed not lead them to the young slave if they meant harm.... Katie wouldn't forgive her.<br/><br/>Nora sighed. Shed expected to get an answer. But this was different. One wrong word would end the conversation.<br/><br/>"I know he was a slave. His people have searched for him for a long time.... He was taken as a young wolf and his family killed. We seek to bring him home." She told the woman honestly.<br/><br/>The woman studied the wolf. She wasn't trying to threaten her. She looked fierce in her armor and swords.... But she exuded a sense of calm and truth.<br/><br/>"Wait in your room...... I will send for his companion to come and meet you." She turned and went to her writing desk. She wrote Katie a message and rolled it up. She went to the door and whispered the spell Katie had taught her for messages.<br/><br/>"For Katie, quickly"<br/><br/>-Dear Katie-<br/><br/>I have wolfkin in my lodge asking about your companion...... I get the feeling they don't mean harm.... Please cone see me as soon as you can.<br/><br/>—-------