It's out there - somewhere

Chade’s attention shifted to where Manea was looking as she spotted it, a second later catching the movements that didn’t fit with the rest of the scenery. Orange and black stripes moved through brush, the boy's ears flicked back, muscles twitching and heart pumping. He would show well to guarantee their spot in this band. Those thoughts were shaken up some when Manea told him to run back to the camp if it got worse. For a second his attention diverted from tiger to Manea but then rushed his eyes back to the tiger.

Later he’d be pondering on the idea of wolves ready to truly risk themselves and desire him to be safe. It was still hard to accept that others might take away some of the responsibility for himself and Ricin that he tried to carry on his shoulders.

The tiger rushed out of the bushes, taking away time for him to consider it more. Most likely the tiger would have preferred going for Chade first. It was only natural since he was surely the easier target. Manea was in its path though and so it was going towards her!

This wolf was ready to protect him and Chade wouldn’t let her down. Chade ran away!! Well, sort of. He rushed away from the tiger’s path but only to circle around wide. Chade tried to get a bite to a rear leg but the large cat dodged the attack, spinning around to lunge towards Chade who scrambled back. How fast can a heartbeat in one's chest? His heart was trying for a world record with all the adrenaline pumping through him.

"Speech"