That wasn't there before

This wasn't really how he expected to survive the winter. It wasn't really his plan either, having been dragged in by some tyrant, but making this sound voluntary in his head made him feel better. He was being smart. He was being fed. He wasn't sitting here just because he couldn't leave...

Theron had set out to explore the moment he had free time away from his tasks. The initial tour he had been given didn't quite stick, having been corrupted by his vindictive thoughts. They sounded like a broken record, repeating how much he didn't want to be there whenever Azure had been in his presence. However, now that Theron was alone, it was a good time to memorize things with a clear mind.

First things first, the obelisk. He wanted to see the rules one more time and check out the structure for his own curiosity's sake. Yet, as he approached the stone, his eyes were pulled to a collection of crystals on its surface. Those... weren't there before. He had been right next to it when he had been first absorbed into the pack and there were no signs of the crystal's growth there just days ago. Could crystals grow that fast?

Cautiously, Theron approached, tilting his head in confusion at the cluster. They glowed a brilliant blue color, almost hypnotizing as they drew him in, silently calling out to him as though they were alive. It was offputting and intriguing in equal measures. His head lowered to give them an inquisitive sniff only to be met with a sweet smell and something else. Like a sugar-coated rabbit. Tasty and almost like the scent of a living thing... but not quite. Maybe he should give them a taste, just to see if they were as sweet as they smelled.

"Speech"