Jack be Nimble Jack be Quick

Calico watches his mother’s face as she speaks, nodding along. The whole concept seems easy to understand and the pup says, “What if I want to protect my friend, Nico? He says that some wolves don’t like coyotes. Can I protect him?” It is an innocent question, born from the friendship and bond the two young pups have foraged. Icy blue eyes look to her for approval, knowing that, protecting the young coyote pup could make others angry but ready to face those consequences whatever they may be.

No matter her answer, Calico Jack suddenly knows that he will protect his friend because, like she said, being a pirate means freedom to do what he wants. Giving his mother a charming grin, Jack quickly changes track, saying, “Will you teach me to fight like you? I want to go raiding!” The eagerness of youth has taken over, dispelling the heavier thoughts of moments before and replacing them with the excitement of learning to fight. Small tail wags as he looks at the woman who birthed into chaos and baptized him in blood, feeling the pull to fight singing in his veins.


"Calico Jack"