Step On The Glass

The dog slunk away, but didn't leave completely. Gem and Meg came up and led the brute away some distance so that the two wolves could talk alone. Chimera turned his attention fully to the boy, noting the grimace of frustration. The man waited patiently for an explanation. Apparently Moccasin thought he was pushing himself too hard. Having been Viper's companion first, Chimera trusted that the mastiff knew what he was talking about. Still, he remained quiet, allowing Cerberus to finish his explanation.

The truth came to light and the massive man arched one brow, his two-toned gaze fixated on his son. "When have you ever disappointed me?" No doubt the boy was talking about the raid. What else could he be talking about? Haunches folded and the big man seated himself. "No one wins all the time. Losing give you the opportunity to learn both about yourself and your opponent." He shook his head, a slightly amused look in his eye. "Do you think I've never lost a fight?"

Chimera gave the boy a friendly knock on the shoulder with one big paw, deciding to not give him a hug instead. "I'm very proud of you. Take the lesson for what it is and you'll be better next time. Or, if you lose next time, take that lesson and continue. The best fighters know loss as well as success."

"Chimera Klein"