She hadn't been as on top of Red's training as she should've been, but now that she finally figured out what she needed to, she sought him out so they could really start training! She had visited a couple of packs already, but she had the idea of taking him along for another round to see how he would fare in trying to forge alliances, or at the very least, a neutral stance with other packs. She was curious to know how he'd fare in that department, if he'd be better at it than she was, or if he'd need someone to help him in that department. Assuming of course, he was even remotely interested in politics. She didn't care for 'em either way, but in the long run, it helped to know who your friends were, and who would be your enemy. Searching him out, she called for him for added measure. They were about to hit the ground running with his training, prepping him for Insomnia's future. "Speech"

Redrum's muscles twitched as he heard the call, the familiar voice piercing through the plain. His ears perked up, and he swiftly turned his head in the direction of the sound, a mixture of curiosity and anticipation flickering in his golden eyes. Limbs coiled and sprung, bursting with graceful speed off to the call. He was quick to join his mother, thinking only of making her proud, making her see him for what he was.

As he moved towards her, his gait was uneven yet purposeful, each step deliberate despite the occasional twitch and lurch. His fur bristled slightly with the intensity of his emotions, and his tail flicked anxiously behind him. When he finally reached her, his breathing was heavy, but his eyes shone with a determination to meet her expectations.

"Mother– called for –Redrum." He said, his voice breaking slightly. His ears flattened momentarily, betraying his inner turmoil, but he stood tall, his gaze unwavering as he awaited her instructions.



"Murder"

His familiar red coat came into view quite quickly. He wasn't one to keep her waiting, though she wouldn't mind too much if he did. She was proud of her crimson child, he did not disappoint and always did his best. She smiled as he approached, his broken speech and haphazard movements endearing to the skeleton marked alphess. "Medusa has called Red, yes. She has important..." She thought for a moment on what to call them. "Important missions for Redrum!" Yeah, that about summed it up! She motioned for him to follow her toward the border, a brisk walk and a chat, if you will. "Medusa wants Rum to go visit and to meet other packs. Either with Medusa, or, if Red chooses, he can go without Medusa. But if he chooses that, he must take Rue or Ripper. For now, anyway." Rue would be the smarter choice. She was far better with words than Medusa could ever hope to be, and Ripper? Well...she supposed he'd add an element of "I probably shouldn't fuck with these guys!" Either way, she wanted to see how Red would take these options and handle them, whichever he chose. Would he opt to try on his own with company? Or follow in her shadow? "Speech"

Redrum's ears perked at his mother's words, his golden eyes widening with a mix of excitement and apprehension. Missions, she said. He stepped closer, his uneven gait causing his muscles to twitch slightly. He nodded, trying to process the options laid before him as they walked. “Mother.” He murmured, his voice halting as he thought about the possibilities. “These packs – are they to be treated— as they treat Insomnia?” Friend? Foe? Whatever the case. He did not know the answer, but surely mother would.

"Redrum... wants to try... alone. But." He said slowly, his voice filled with determination. "Company – Redrum will enjoy. Until he – experiences more. Redrum will follow– mother." His tail flicked nervously, but he stood tall, meeting his mother's gaze with a mixture of pride and anxiety. He glanced toward the border, his mind was already racing ahead to the task at hand. "Redrum– will not disappoint." He promised, his eyes shining with a fierce resolve.

"Murder"

The broken speech of her dear child begged a question she hadn't considered, but of course, she thought about it now that it was asked. "Hmmm..." She didn't know what the other packs were like other than Avalon, Raiders Hollow, and the ever holier than thou castletown. But of course, she decided, that yes. Insomnia would treat the other packs as they treated Insomnia. "Medusa thinks that yes, they will be treated as they treat us. Insomnia or Medusa's family will not be bullied or accept disrespect, mkay?" She refused to accept it. Especially after having endured it while she was within the confines of Habari. If other packs chose to disrespect her kin or her pack, well...she had absolutely no issue in treating them the same. "Redrum starts nice. But if they bite, he can bite back." Mhm, sounded reasonable enough! She was proud that he was eager to try on his own, but also understood that he wanted to stary by going with her, first. She nodded at his determination. The fact he didn't want to disappoint her. Though she wouldn't be mad if he felt he couldn't do it, that's what she was there for. To support where he felt he needed the support. His determination and drive and humility were just a few reasons why she had chosen him as her Heir. "Okay! Well then, Medusa and Redrum should get started~" She jumped up on her paws, a wide grin on her lips as she turned toward the border. Oh, but first! "What does Redrum think should be done if another pack ignores him at their border?" A pop quiz! Of course he wouldn't know right off the bat what to do, but honestly, there wasn't a right or wrong answer for it anyway. "Speech"