I'm Not a Cynic

It was a gamble, and he was very glad it paid off. When Ellery let go with a bout of laughter, the younger wolf did too, tail thwapping against the ground gleefully in addition. He felt much better after that, and it seemed she did too; the Hervok paladin was ready to compromise, something Clouse knew was rare. His ears picked up at the word 'teach,' but then he couldn't help but wonder if his horrid learning streak would just carry over and make the rest of his family hate him too. Or... or he could have his way, just keep Ellery in the loop. Clouse blinked back at her, amazed she'd give him such a long leash.

"Well, what if... I never want to go back?" he asked tentatively, nervous that they still might not be fully on the same page.