Hand in hand

It was almost strange to be exploring without his companions, but they were better put to use watching over his children. He trusted them to protect them, and fetch him quick as could be if he was needed. It freed him up to concentrate on his patrol, but left him with put some of the perception he was accustomed to. Still, even without Marshal to give a soft cry, he heard the steps of someone small near by. He was uncertain who else was out and about this late and he dismissed them as he concentrated on the border between Ashen and the Armada, straining his senses to ensure all was well within the other side of the Empire.

He did not expect the small wolf to attack him, and he caught a flash of tawny blue and horns, before he was knocked off his feet by the small force of Zee. He mostly let himself get driven to his knees, letting out an 'oof' as she fell upon him. He rolled completely, letting her land into of him and fall onto his belly if she followed his motion. "You got me." He said, his tone already rising to a warm, husky sound as he eyed his wife.