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Despite his history of getting into trouble with the wanidatsi, and knowing very well that it was not truly up to him to invite strangers into the clan (especially so many all at once).. but he was feeling very good about the decision. Meeting all of the lost Jini-misemi had made him all the more certain of it, their physical injuries were plain but the emotional injuries became more apparent in their introductions, their gratitude.

Since this meant they were going to be staying in the same place a while longer, there was still some organizing to do and the inevitable discovery to plan for. Luckily for the Wayas, Galiha had grown to trust them and felt for the Jini-misemi as well, so the small white avian had agreed to help however she could.. and not tattle on them.

With a few extra bags looped over his head and a few loose feathers stuck in his mane, Ukahada was on his way to get them all put away again. It was one of the downsides of being the clan responsible for crafting, they had more to pack up when they moved from camp to camp.. but having spares helped in a time like this.

Ukahada started and turned to the voice that called out, smiling when he saw his brother. He didn't get much of a chance to talk to his family before the welcome for the former Jini-misemi, not one-on-one. He wasn't surprised that someone found him so quick.. and he wasn't surprised that Kopkop got straight to the point.

"Hello, Kopkop," he greeted his brother amiably, "I don't know exactly how we're going to deal with the wanidatsi yet. As long as he doesn't take it out on those poor souls, everything will be fine."

"Well, I hope it doesn't come to that," he said with a chuckle at the remark about getting between the wanidatsi and the nvwati. Skan was strict and, yes, old-fashioned but he was hardly dangerous, "But thank you, nonetheless."

Ukahada was more apt to test the limits than Tsine was, but he had been at it longer.. and started in less strained circumstances with a less unfamiliar teacher. He expected that Skan was waiting for the two of them, the youngest pair of clan leaders, to do something stupid before long. Galiha certainly was waiting for it, even if she got on board this time.

"We have time," he said confidently, "Even if the wanidatsi found out tonight, he won't get here for some time. I don't expect them all to stay with us in the Wolf Clan, I know Badiliko-geni has a brother in the Mantis Clan.. and the Queen is actually related to Skan."

A smug grin took over the nvwati's face. He might be overly confident but this was a situation he would happily bet on turning out alright. It was against the rules for a good cause and so many of them had family around here, it practically made them part of the Ela'wadiyi anyway.

"Did you see Grandpa's brother and his wife?" he asked suddenly, his smile softening, "Older fellow with the black fur, and the bright purple lioness. The Wolf Clan is going to be a lot more colorful. How would I even tattoo on fur like that?"

There were plenty of paint options, of course, but it was going to take some creativity adjusting to a brighter canvas. He hardly looked worried about it- in fact, he was quite excited.

"Not that they'd be hard to notice, but they'll probably be sticking around with Gramps for a while," he guessed cheerily, "When you get a look at them, let me know what colors you think would best. When everything is sorted out, those who stick around will surely need some of this written down for them."

Obvious beginner tattoo for new members was always part of the story that brought them here.. but it was a good way to break the ice and get the nvwati or alu'nadi going.

Ukahada smiled and shook his head at his brother, watching in the corner of his eye as one of the feathers came loose from his mane and fluttered to the ground. Yes, he should probably be doing something about those.

"Don't go causing too much trouble, Kopkop," he said with a laugh, "And remember, we're related to the purple ones."