these battle scars don't look like they're fading

Vale craned his neck to take a better look at the smaller female. She was extremely tiny for a wolf, but it seemed she had been taken advantage of. The scars littering her body told a sad story, but Vale couldn't let himself take any pity on her. There would be no mercy, he was determined to take her back to Ruina. Thankfully, she already seemed intimidated by him, so it wouldn't be that big of an issue getting her to follow behind. It already seemed she was ready to give up, so he wouldn't need to disable her so that she would come with him.

The beast was still new to these customs and their oaths, but he knew that they would be looking for lambs, and this might be a good opportunity to prove himself useful to Elias. Not that he hadn't proved himself already, but he felt like he owed the man. Again, he began to feel worried that this wouldn't go as smooth as it should, but then again the girl was already compliant. He only needed to get her to follow him so Elias could claim her for Ruina. Brute gave a sigh before moving forward, towering over her so she might feel his presence surrounding her. This was a scare tactic, something to show her that she wouldn't be getting away from him, at least not without a fight. "I'm Vale, Dommiel of Ruina, I'm taking you with me to the Apollyon. Do not try to run, unless you want me to get violent." He spoke fast but tried to remain clear. He didn't want her getting away before he could finish.

He'd loom over her until he was given a nod of compliance or she tried to get away, in which case he'd be forced to chase after her. Something he really wasn't interested in at the moment, what with his wounds still healing. "Get yourself hydrated, we have a long walk ahead of us and I don't plan on carrying you the whole way." He looked at the missing hind paw but shrugged off the thought of her being incapable of following. She'd survived this far, surely she could make their little venture back to the dens. He needed to see what Elias wanted to do with her. If this one didn't put up too much of a fight, Vale would likely start up a conversation with her. He was mighty curious about those scars. Still, the beast wouldn't let her sit her for any longer. Vale lapped up the little water he could, enough to keep him from dehydrating, and would lead the way.

Chest puffed out, his thick fur only making him seem larger, the large beast walked with pride. Not for anyone, in particular, considering this female wasn't able to see him. Vale was simply proud of himself for doing something productive with his day without getting hurt. As they walked the silence was gnawing away at him, Vale didn't want to be left alone with his thoughts. What would it look like to this new female if he were to lose his mind right there? "Er, so whats wrong with you. You end up being someone's chew toy?" Kind of harsh, but Vale didn't know any better. The only other social interactions he'd had were with Elias, and he was a little harsh too.

"Talk."