Just Bad Luck

They ran for a time until he was sure they were safe. He didn't have to worry so much about the puma, but he was more worried for the safety of his companions than anything else. Once they were a safe distance, he eased into a smooth, quiet walk while the foxes bounded ahead with all the energy they had...and like they hadn't just been in danger. Kids... He thought with amusement. Turning his attention back to the world around him, he knew it would take some time for them to return home. They certainly wouldn't make it by nightfall, and that was evident by the way the sky started to change colors. Soon, they'd have to seek out shelter and bed down for the night...

Day gave way to night, darkness blanketing the sky quicker than he anticipated. While he had not yet found shelter, he had found something else of interest. Or rather...someone had found him. "Acere," The behemoth's head turned upon hearing his name, spotting the exotic woman he had met some time ago. The very same one that had taught him some of her foreign language. "Nephthys, it's been a while." He greeted the babe with a dip of his head. He was blissfully unaware of the strains going on in her pack, and even if he were aware, he probably wouldn't be sure how to feel about it. On one hand, Ty was an enemy. On the other, he was still his nephew...either way, he decided to stop and beckon his companions to him. "What brings you this way?"

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