It was convenient timing, really, that Reed was already in the area when a new leader of Verdantis was announced. In truth, Reed was indifferent on who the leader of the Kingdom was. She didn't know this Gabriel anymore than she knew his name, and it was the same story for most of the other wolves that called Verdantis their home. That's what happened when you lived outside of the territory and across the way. You became a nobody, and a know-nothing.
Reed didn't mind this much, to be honest. She was a pirate after all, and though she wasn't the raiding and thieving kind of pirate, it was not unusual for others to treat her as if she were. Life was simpler outside of the Kingdom where she could spend time around the few she trusted and didn't have to worry so much about sleeping with one eye open. She did, however, wonder what had happened to Quin. He'd been the original wolf who had found her on the banks of the muddy river territory. He'd been the leader when she'd last visited, recently taking the position for himself. She'd seen the leadership rotate over twice already since existing in these lands.
Was there some sort of magic at work here against Verdantis? Was this the god's doings?
Well, whatever the cause, Reed wanted to make a point to meet this Gabriel and see if he planned on sticking around. She had another reason for seeking him out as well - she wanted a job in the Kingdom. Now that she'd found Balthazar, she'd found peace in herself. She also, unfortunately, found boredom as she lived on the beach in their hut, often busying herself with sharpening her sword or widdling away at driftwood. She needed adventure! She understood that Balthy wanted her to be safe, but she was born and destined to explore. She was a monster hunter! She couldn't hunt monsters if she didn't ever go find any of them. So, she prowled around the forest, avoiding the strange anti-gravity area of the territory. She didn't like the gravity. She much preferred her four legs to be either on land, or floating at sea.