when in doubt, spar

The Shogun couldn't say he was surprised when Ashen's lead scout showed. He'd always regarded them as the sort of wolf who liked to keep busy, had their nose to the ground as they kept track of the migratory herds that passed through this region. He imagined it was a hard task these days, it was as though the world was out of sync, leading to unpredictable behaviour. Prey creatures acting out in ways they should not, moving without much thought or reason, as though in a blind panic. Either way, he understood the difficult nature of Stjarna work and appreciated all they did, in his own way.

Hattori rumbled in acknowledgement, a dark cloud looming over his head.

"Spar with me again?"He requested, knowing the scout was good for it.