Regulus Anatolii Adravendi

Regulus had come away from is first real spar the victor, and it was with a sense of confidence that he carried himself away from the field and back to the Redbud Nook. He was quite sore, but that did little to diminish the spring in his step. He knew his mother would be pleased, and his sister would be yelling at him once they were out of the public eye, or maybe even before then. She had definitely soaked up much more than knowledge from their grandmother. He, however, had gained a great deal of their grandmothers patience. They were both fine legacies of their predecessors. He imagined Faite, wherever she was, was just as good. His tail wagged behind him as he passed back into the reborn forest, sapphire eyes seeking his mother and sister. He hoped Zuriel had met some friends. He’d already encountered two, Aslan and Luck, brother and sister of Threar, who were also the children of the alphas of Threar. Pretty neat. Of course, by now, he would be satisfied to stay by his mother and sister for a while and rest up for the walk home. Cinder padded ahead of him, fluffy tail in the air, looking very proud. Regulus followed, wondering if there’d be food. Of course they could always eat when they returned home.

Ganja followed her aunt to the festival, though she'd mostly kept to herself. Hiding along the bushes and watching all that went on but saying nothing. She wasn't even sure Rainbow knew she'd been followed here. She was getting pretty good at her sneaking, with her green camouflage Ganja was almost invisible. Especially on their island paradise, here she had to be a bit more careful. The season was obviously turning to winter and the green foliage available still was sparse. She'd rolled in some leaves to help her out, still hiding proved to be an exciting challenge. When she was spotted they other wolf either didn't know her and didn't care or gave her an odd look before moving on. Though, much like the first time they'd met Regulus would be the one to step on her. Cinder gracefully passed her by, she was on the other side of an old burned log while her tail lingered in the path. Though as the large Regulus stepped through her tail would be offered the full of his weight. "Ow!" Her voice was shrill as she jumped up and pulled her tail from beneath him. Obviously hurt she'd shy away slightly to nurse her poor tail. Her hackles woudl raise and she'd narrow her gaze at him, fury swirling in her deep red eyes before she really took in the creature that had disturbed her. She hadn't realized it was Regulus and Cinder. She wouldn't chaneg her expression but for only a moment as surprise caught her features. Though he wasn't off the hook. "Watch your big ol' paws, Regulus." She growled, being much more dramatic than hurt as she scolded him. ""

Regulus Anatolii Adravendi

The yelp of pain brought Regulus crashing back to earth, and onto his rump as he startled backwards and tripped over his own tail. ”Wha?! His eyes flicked in all directions before dropping to finally find a very irritated looking Ganja in front of him. He scooted backward, ears drooping as she glared at him. Her scolding cleared up the question in his mind as to what had happened. He’d stepped on her. He lifted his left paw, feeling his toes throb with the harder beating of his heart as his tail beat out an apologetic tune on the ground. Ganja! I’m so sorry… I wasn’t watching…” He looked her over, looking for damage. Her ruffled tail clued him in and he winced. ”Sorry…” He lowered himself to his belly, the better position for speaking with wolves like Ganja and Luck, sapphires still apologizing silently as he gave her another look to make sure he hadn’t trodden on anything else.

The bright red wolf startled backwards as she turned to confront him, obviosuly as startled as she was, not that she would pay any attention to that anyway. Though as he apologized, lowered himself to the ground and looked her over she couldn't keep angry at his pitiful face. "Yeesh, you didn't have to give up so early. A better line might have been, 'well you shouldn't keep your tail where I was walking." An amused grin overcame her features as she settled again, moving herself closer to him as she forgot about her tail. "I must be pretty great at hiding if you didn't see me at all. Though, I'm more impressed that Cinder didn't see me." She'd look towards the cat now, hinting that she was more attentive than the giant wolf. ""

Regulus Anatolii Adravendi

As the angry expression melted from her face, Regulus gave Ganja a sheepish grin as she remarked on his choice of words. “Mother taught me never to argue with an angry female. And I was in the wrong. I wasn’t really watching where I was stepping, and I should be; you’re the second wolf I’ve stepped on or nearly stepped on here.” He’d almost stepped on Lucks head, in fact. He didn’t think that would have gone well. Cinder smirked slightly at Ganjas remark on her lack of observation. ”I saw you, I just thought the big red oaf would have seen you too.” Her whiskers twitched with amusement. Regulus looked Ganja over again, this time to see if she had gotten any bigger since they’d met. It didn’t look like it. She was still tiny, and still bright, neon green, nose and pads included. Was her tongue green too? He didn’t think he’d noticed. ”I’m here with my mother and sister Zuriel. Is your Aunt Rainbow here too?” He looked around, wondering just what the mysterious Aunt Rainbow even looked like. Meanwhile, Cinder circled around, peering at the cuts on his belly, which had begun to scab over by then. Zuriel is going to have your hide for these.” Regulus blinked and looked at his feline friend. ”You think I’m not aware of the hiding she’ll give me?” The cat smirked at him as he turned back to Ganja. ”I just got out of a spar. I actually won.” The way he said it, it was clear that he had been expecting the opposite outcome.