"Talk" Walk His pups were old enough to leave the den at last. He decided for their first outing, to take them out around the territory and show them around. Perhaps he'd even be able to assess them to see what interested them, or if it was still too early for that, he'd be okay with just letting them have a snow day and play with them. While he knew they were still young pups, it was never too late to start training as early as possible. Especially if he wanted one of them to take on the role of heir. He didn't doubt something would happen to him sooner rather than later...though not even he could predict what the demons would make him do. It was always a gamble...and he had very little control over it. He didn't want to think about it now though. Right now, he wanted to get the kids out. He stood several feet from the entrance of the den before beckoning to them. "Kids, it's time to come out. We've got lots to do today, let's go."

[quote="Vulcan" pid='210648' dateline='1613751537']

"Vulcan speaks" Vulcan was now old enough to see the world, to see what it could offer to him, a world that perhaps someday he would conquer, one he will rule. But now he was just an infant, a newcomer to this existence, and here and now would be his first steps into reality. And his father's words just added to the ambition, to the natural impulse of knowing what was there, beyond this den's entrance. It was time for the world to mee Vulcan Praetor. Calmly the small pup walked out of the entrance sitting just before his redish father and looking over his shoulder to see if any of his siblings would also come out.

At last, they were old enough to get out of the den. Ifrit had been sitting quietly near the back of the den as he carefully watched his siblings. He didn't talk much. Mostly preferred to observe. Once in a while, he'd engage in playing, but those times for him were few and far in between. He often liked to look outside but didn't dare step out without his father's permission. And today, it seemed they would finally get permission to go out. He wasn't fast enough to be the first out, but he certainly was in time to be the second one out right after Vulcan. He walked slowly as he looked at the new world around him. It was certainly much bigger than the den he had been in up until now. "So this is outside...?" He could tell already he wouldn't be able to get enough of it. He could feel it in his bones.

His gaze lowered until his eyes fell on Vulcan, and with a small grin he moved to approach his brother as he playfully bumped his shoulder and waited for the rest of their siblings to come out.

"Talk" Walk He didn't have to wait long before the first two pups came out. Vulcan was first, his son prompt as he assumed the boy was eager to leave the den at last. Ifrit was next, the black striped boy coming up to stand near Vulcan's shoulder. He watched the pair of them, wondering if they'd end up becoming close the way he and Actaea had been once. The way he sometimes wished he was with Casso, too. The other three were taking much longer...but they hadn't come out yet. Maybe they weren't ready yet. Whatever the case, he would continue to wait for them. For now, he'd focus on the two that had answered him first. "Good morning, kids. I know it's early, but I figured you would be excited to finally get to explore the territory. The two of you are going on a patrol with me, and along the way, you'll become familiar with the boundaries of the Sparse Pines. If you get hungry, we'll stop for some food. If we see anything small enough, I'll give you your first hunting lessons. We've got a long day ahead of us, are you ready?"

Ciná grumbled and shoved his head under the fur he was snuggled into when he heard the muffled sound of his father calling them out of the den. It was so early and he just was not on board with being awake just yet, but he kept one ear free to listen just to make sure he didn't miss out on anything too interesting. When his father mentioned exploring the territory that made him realize that he needed to be awake and he bolted upright immediately, scrambling out of the pile of furs and running out of the den to join his siblings. He gave his flecked coat a good shake before plopping down beside Vulcan, the grin he wore making it seem like he wasn't late at all while he listened to their father continue explaining how they'd go around the sparse pines on a patrol and they might get to hunt something. He still kind of wished that this all could have happened a little later in the day, but that was fine. He was still pretty excited about finally getting to go out around the territory.... Even though the idea of "a long day ahead of them" didn't really sound all that fun either. "Yeah!" he responded eagerly when their father asked if they were ready, hopping back to his paws with a wag of his tail.

"Cináed"

Celosia had been so soundly asleep that her fathers first call hadn’t been enough to rouse her. It was only when she felt cold air creep in and fill the space that her brothers had previously occupied that she began to stir, rolling over onto her stomach and squinting towards the mouth of the den. It only took her a few moments to realize that all but Cinder had already exited the den, and she was one sibling away from being the last to venture out into the world. With a strangled cry of horror at the idea, she jumped to her paws and bolted out, just in time to catch the last of her father’s words. "I’m here, I’m ready!"

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The girl had been so soundly asleep that she didn't even realize when Ignis began ushering them out of the den. It wasn't until Celosia left that she finally realized that something was going on. She crimson girl rose her head slowly and blinked rapidly to clear her eyes. It only took two seconds for her to gather that she was in the den by herself and she was on her feet immediately. She glanced around with her ears flattened to her skull before she raced to the entrance of then den as fast as her legs could carry her. She all but collided with a mass of red fur as she skidded to a halt right behind of her siblings. Once she was positive she had her legs firmly underneath her and she wasn't being left behind she looked up at Ignis with a shameful expression. She certainly wasn't going to say anything about her tardiness, but now that she was up she was ready to go! Walk, "Talk" Think