Reaching Out

He would feel a large contraction rumble through his body as he sensed the incoming battle, first loosening and then growing taut. The man side stepped and pulled stiffly away as Canttina launched herself forward. All three of their bodies would be close in the split second that the women collided and he could not help the thick hair that had stiffened across his nape or the wicked display of stained teeth that emerged from between his tight lips. For a moment it appeared as if he would reach out and strike the woman but his body would pull left ward and travel further from the scene in a stiff-legged walk.



The man's glance would seek Symphony with fire. The fierceness not directed at the healer but present as he contemplated the foolish woman's goal. There were many other packs to visit. It was unwise to visit Amenti, that had changed leadership so recently and under such bitter terms. He respected her intentions but disliked her insubordination. Jupiter would have a full day with today's story. But under Medusa's wrath and Deteste's solemn dislike the odds would weight heavily against the woman. A great and ragged breath would press forward from his jowls and the man's fire would dim. But the screeches that pierced the air around them would not allow his body to relax. He was suddenly among many enemies. Individuals that could not think for their selves and thus were incapable of reasoning. As on edge was he was he did not want to be challenged. For he would have to obey his only creed. That all his challengers were to be killed. It had been long since he had stolen life and he desired not to do it again.



He was still staring at Symphony yet he had not seen her, distracted as his rage and thoughts had occupied his mind entirely. His glance stole away and toward the fight. He would sit stiffly a few strides from the healer and watch the progression of the battle with an intense and calculating glance only breaking his concentration to dress the woman a final time. I understand. the words would be uttered, do as you must but I have extensive medicinal experience and we will have no need of you. His tone was short and he would not look at her again as he spoke them. He wondered if she would stay to tend to Canttina. If so, her sense of loyalty and goodness was truly muddied.

"speech"