You Must Be Swift

Ignis came into sight first. Rhyme looked proudly at the boy, he didn’t hide his enthusiasm at all. Though he had a lot on his mind, serious topics and matters of life and death Rhyme could still find joy in the youth. He attempted to soften his expression for the boy. "Of sorts." Rhyme answered as Corvus and Odysseus arrived silently. He nodded to each in acknowledgement before Acere appeared with a couple of fox kits on his back. Rhyme returned his nod and took a deep breath. He paused for a long moment, waiting for any others to appear before starting.

He looked each in the eye as he started, feeling the familiar fear for his pack. He had to be strong and he had to take action. "I’ve asked you all here because the threat to Abaven comes closer every day." He and Rhythm might have gotten away with escape, but Epitaph had surely set off warning bells. They would not be happy about losing their property. "We need to be ready to meet it. You are Abaven’s elite force, the only thing standing between many of the wolves here and slavery. We’re starting drills today. Training our muscles, taking on patrols, practicing battle tactics" He listed off his drill activities. "Corvus, I’d like you to patrol with Acere, and potentially you’ll become his apprentice. Ignis, you’ll follow me." Peggy and Odysseus would be partnered together as well. "Epitaph was found in the thicket, I’ll want you to focus more heavily on this area." Rhyme was all over the place, though he was trying not to show his worry about recent events. He had to show strength, and be the fearless one for the pack. "Are there questions?"