The younger wolf felt his saliva grow stagnant for a moment, clogging up his throat. He swallowed and recovered with a smile. "Please, forgive my quick answers. I should better explain myself and share more thorough answers. Though I do still believe ascending within five or ten years to be quite quick."
"That's a fair belief. So long as your honest, I'll be more considerate to your answers," replied Puula. "Now, for my next question… What are your intentions for my clan and my daughter?"
Ajuur was silent, realizing that both Puula and Haldon were staring at him in wait. In response, Ajuur blinked and stated, "We seek to become allies with your clan, growing a powerful bond through a marriage arrangement between myself and your daughter."
"I think it's clear why you're after my daughter, but tell me why I should allow you to have her?"
