Rudy sat outside of the castle gate, howling for Caladia. He was determined to give all of his children some individual attention and today would be Caly’s. He knew she had an interest in hunting and fighting so he’d love to help her with either of those but if she preferred something else Rudy was ready to just have a good time with his daughter.

Reddy was high above in the sky, gliding on the wind, seemingly enjoying the good weather as much as Rudyard was. He had no doubt the bird was keeping a careful eye on his children when they roamed about the pack land when the parents weren’t around. Rudy had gotten lucky on ending up with a bird as loyal as his hawk friend. Maybe he was a bit overprotective of Rudy but he’d given the bird more than enough reason to be in his younger days.

"Rudyard"

Caladia lingers in the great hall of the castle, pondering what amazing things she can do today when a call rings out… for her. Ears perk up and head immediately swivels in the direction of the call, recognizing her father’s voice even in the form of a howl. Small legs churn as she eagerly races out of the great castle and to the gate where her father waits.

Hodgepodge colored coat streaks toward Rudyard, aiming to slam into his nonmetal front leg and wrap her forelegs around it. With a mighty growl, little Callie begins to gnaw on his leg while her tail wags enthusiastically. Okay, so maybe she was just a tiny bit bored and, without a good outlet for her unspent energy, the girl is beginning to turn to biting. Well, that and the fact her teeth are a sore. Stupid teeth.


"Caladia Carpathius"

Rudy didn’t have to wait long before little Caladia came running to his girl.  It was still amazing that Fern and he had truly brought these little children into the world.  The little child coming to him was partially Rudy and partially Fern.  His sweet girl came running up but instead of stopping or even charging in for a hug she continued her stride and ferociously attacked Rudy’s leg.

Puppy teeth pinched into his leg and Rudy raised it up, and unless his little girl let go she’d end up with her front paws raising up off the ground as well.  “You knowwww,” Rudy cooed teasingly, “sometimes catching the prey recklessly can be dangerous.”  While it was a true point it was said in a teasingly challenging way, “what if I wasss… a deer!”

Rudy lowered his head twisting his head around to do a vicious attack of tickling his daughter with one antler tip.  If she had let her arms get lifted up he’d aim to tickle her belly, otherwise, the neck and cheek would do.  There was no better lesson than one that was also a good game.  Rudy imagined one thing he was always good at was playing while he worked, right?
"Rudyard Carpathius"

As little Caladia noms viciously on her dad’s leg, she growls joyfully at him. Suddenly, her world shifts as the leg she is biting suddenly lifts upward and she continues to hold on… until she can no longer feel the ground underneath her paws. Eyes widen and she releases her grip, falling back down onto her butt with a tiny, “oof”. Tail wags happily as she looks up at her dad, tongue hanging out of the side of her mouth as she grins up at him. His words have her head tilting as she wonders what he means but her unspoken question is soon answered.

Without warning, his antlers are coming toward her and Callie squeals with mock horror before flopping onto her back to allow him easier access to her belly. More squeals follow as he tickles her and the girl squirms and flops about. Growls are mixed in as her paws swipe at the air, teeth biting at nothing as she enjoys the playful moment with her father. After a particularly ticklish spot, Caladia shouts, “Okay! You win!” Flopping backward, she attempts to catch her breath while waiting to see what her father has called her out here for.


"Caladia Carpathius"