Luca had taken to patrolling the territory lately, as he often did after joining a clan. It made it easier for him to get used to the territory, and if he was lucky he'd find a cool secluded place to sulk away from the public eye. He doubted he'd find any such places near the border, but he always checked there first in case there was a joiner or visitor waiting. Lucky, because for once he seemed to arrive right on time. "Hey," the hellhound called out as he approached her, unaware that she was returning. He was too new to pick up on stuff like that. "Watcha' want with the Typhoon?" It was a bit direct, but subtlety was never Luca's strong suit. He took a second to scan her head to toe, perhaps lingering just a tad too long. She didn't smell like any of the other groups, so he assumed she was just the average joiner, although it was never a bad idea to make sure.

//retro sickness

both wade and vanessa's disappearance had certainly worried the young girl. she tries to keep on top of her crewmates presence and whenever one disappears without warning, she couldn't help but feel worried. especially with the tsunami, she wondered if it had taken a crewmate or two without them knowing. that would surely be awful. it didn't feel good not knowing.

the injured girl had been struggling about the territory, trying to help clean it up after their return. the beaches were still littered with the remains of the waters, though they were certainly better than when they first came back. she was currently messing with a little sea turtle, trying to help it to the shores. she quite liked the island and the ocean's creatures - even that barracuda that'd attacked her. she had managed to train a whale shark, and crab so far. they were all still free to travel where they wanted, but they always came to visit at least.

she had just finished aiding the creature when she heard luca's voice not too far away. she turned her head towards the sound, glancing to him and then the other he was talking to, expecting to see a stranger or visitor. but, to her pleasant surprise, it was a woman she recognized quite easily. the injured girl quickly stumbled towards the two, a bright smile forming on her scratched and burned features. "vanessa!" she called in delight.

goldie nearly tripped on the way there, but managed to catch herself. she wobbled over near luca, her legs shaking weakly as she sat down. she coughed a couple times before saying anything else. "are you alright? where have you been? are you coming back?" she asked the questions quickly, her tail waving back and forth in a happy manner.

Oh, a returning member. Luca nodded slightly in understanding, watching as she completed the journey over the border. He didn't move, but his eyes followed her, a soft smile on his lips. "Luca," he responded simply when asked for his name, his lashes falling heavy over rose eyes. "Pleasure to meet you. I look forward to seeing you around." There was a hint of something suggestive in his voice, as per usual, but he dropped that when he remembered that Goldenluxury was sitting right near him. He always felt a little awkward hoeing around in front of children. At least Goldie's reaction to the wolf confirmed that she was in fact an old member. Luca rustled his feathers, turning to glance at Vandal as she landed. That was one hell of a relatable crash, and the hellhound allowed a soft huff of amusement to leave his lips, a small plume of smoke curling from his tongue.