He knew they would most likely sniff him to see what sort of race he was and make sure he meant no harm, for that was what his former pack usually did to newcomers. It was a safety measure and he didn't mind for how else would they weed out predators? Kip waited patiently as Linx growled and crouched for he suspected the leopard would not attack unless he showed signs of aggression and he didn't intend to show anything remotely like that.<br/><br/>When Linx met his eyes and raised his head to tilt it slightly, Kip inclined his own human head to show he understood that the leopard would show him the way into Nisia's lair and the fact that Linx had recognized Nisia's name made him hopeful. Perhaps he had finally found Nisia after all these years of searching. Kip could tell from the way Rain was moving and acting that she acted more as a protector and he made a careful note to remember that.<br/><br/>He followed Linx inside, letting Rain brush past him as she growled and snarled at him. It was obvious she wasn't comfortable with him yet but that was understandable, they didn't know him and this was the correct action to take. Once he was inside, Kip looked around the room, wondering where Nisia was supposed to be and raised a brow as he took in the scenery of the place, liking it even though it was a bit different from what he was familiar with.<br/><br/>"Nisia?"<br/><br/>He called out, hoping she would answer and noted Linx had walked over to the fire and now laid beside it, resting his head on his paws as his eyes focused on him as though he were waiting for something. Kip looked over at Rain who had backed into an empty chair and was now lying down on it, splayed out comfortably but easy enough so that she could launch herself off at any second should the occasion call for it. That was when he smelled her.<br/><br/>It really was Nisia and even though he couldn't see her he knew she was there. He would know that scent anywhere and he let out a sigh of relief, feeling more at ease now than he had earlier when he hadn't known for sure. Now the question was why had she hidden herself here and why hadn't she made contact with the pack to let them know she was still alive and not a prisoner of the raiders or worse dead? Did she have a reason?<br/><br/>"Nisia, I know you're here. You must your reasons for hiding out in this place but why haven't you contacted the pack? Why haven't you let your father know you're still alive? Is there something you want to tell me?"<br/><br/>Kip asked as he waited to hear what Nisia might have to say.