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As the other wolf got closer and lifted his muzzle above Reed's, the Alpha got a nose full of the scent of an Omega. He scolded himself for not noticing sooner as his hackles rose instinctively to make his large form even larger, tail tucking tight between his legs in defense. It was mostly out of confusion... The startling realization that this 'leader' was Omega. It was almost mocking of his own position in the world.

"Unorthodox is putting it mildly, is it not?" His tone could have been interpreted as a challenge, but it meant little to nothing in his defensive position. Warning signs going off in his head that he shouldn't be here... Yet the other was still as welcoming as ever.

Tail untucking slightly, but still low against his hind legs, Reed managed to take a small step backwards. His subtly went out the window as the snow crunched beneath his wide paws. A huff of hot air escaped his nostrils. "I came from the North, one of the Arctic packs. Hence the size and coat colors... I'm Reed."