It Didn't Look Sharp

The gathering of the Carpathius-Fatalis families had been going well so far! Everyone was having fun mingling and playing with their respective pups, and all the children seemed to be getting along well also. Artorias had been chatting with Sirius for a time when he caught a glimpse of a pup making their way up the terrace steps in an attempt to escape the garden. A quick glance confirmed it wasn't one of his, so he felt a little less urgent as he dismissed himself from his conversation with his father-in-law and headed into the castle to retrieve the runaway child. Following the pup's scent was easy. After years of living in the castle, being able to discern between scents in the confines of the corridors had become second nature to him, so following the Fatalis pup's trail to the great hall and across it was child's play.

The scent trail led to the corridor at the far side of the hall. Immediately Artorias' concern went up, and when he picked up on the smell of Talyssa fresh in here as well, so too did his temper. Large dire paws marched down the corridor, claws clicking on the stone floor as he approached the partially open door to the armory. This was usually shut to keep out those who shouldn't be in here, but it seemed today had provided ample opportunity for the children to misbehave. Pushing open the door, narrowed amber eyes settled on the smaller forms of Dread and Talyssa, both wolves standing near the racks of blades on the wall far too close for comfort.

"This doesn't look like the castle gardens in here," Artorias said with scolding sarcasm in his voice as he entered the armory, approaching both children with an appraising gaze seeking guilt or remorse from either to discern who had led who in here. "Step away from the weapon racks. What do you two think you're doing in here?" Though upset, Artorias' voice remained calm and even while he questioned both pups. He didn't feel a need to yell or raise his voice, but the tone told them both enough. He expected answers, and he wanted them now.

"Artorias Carpathius" | "Carpathian" | "Corbin" | "Eira" | "Argent"