Work Placement Program

Ezra followed Artorias' pointing to look at the island that was just off the coast, giving a nod to confirm before looking back to his friend, wondering where this was going. He listened while Artorias explained how he had been talking to the king of this new pack, Chimera from Fenmyre, about forming an alliance. It certainly made sense at least to have an alliance with the only other pack in Auster. He wasn't exactly the most knowledgeable when it came to pack relations and all that, but it was a logical assumption and he could see why Art would want something like that. He gave a little nod when Art mentioned how Chimera wanted assistance with protecting the pack while they got established, so far understanding everything he was bringing up. However, when he dropped the bomb of the fact that he would be spending the next season there he did a double take, blinking with confusion at Art as the Aegis got up and stated leisurely walking along the shore again.

He sat there with his mouth agape with confusion for a moment, replaying the words in his head as if he needed to make sure he heard correctly. Him? Spending a season there? In a different pack? He gave his head a shake and tried to convince himself that he had just misheard Artorias and got up to catch up to his friend that was starting to walk away. Before he could question him though, Artorias said his reasons for picking him for this and it made Ezra pause long enough to actually listen instead of jumping to a bunch of concerns right away. He didn't exactly like the idea of being sent off to a pack he had never heard of and knew nothing about for the sake of an alliance, but hearing Artorias call him their best warrior and how much he trusted him did feel good. He knew he had come a long way since the days when he was lost and confused and just coming to Art purely because Resin told him to, but all these nice things Artorias said was more validation than he had gotten in a long time.

Artorias making a point of telling him to make good choices and not get himself into trouble did concern him a bit and made him wonder even more what this pack was all about. He knew he'd do it if Artorias asked him even if it wasn't given as a command from his alpha, but he did have some concerns. "What's this pack's deal then?" he questioned, glancing off toward the island. "Is there that much to get in trouble with? And does it really have to be for a whole season? Surely I could teach some lessons in like a couple days and come back... I'm going to have to spend a whole season away from Syanna?" His ears flicked back at that last thought, a frown pulling across his lips.

Ezra Adravendi