Unbowed, unbent, unbroken

Rudyard had checked with Gwyn, grateful to know she’d watch over Fern and his children so that the two could go together to watch the challenge for the commander rank take place.  Since the pups had been born they had spent considerably more time in their room, watching over their kids.  It was amazing how fast they grew.  It felt like they had been born yesterday but they were clearly growing.

It was good to step out with Fern and make his way with her to the sparring ring where this challenge was to take place.  The motley wolf found a good space outside of the ring where he could sit and watch the event.  A smile of contentment was on his face though as he looked about it formed into a grin, curious of how things would work out.  Rudyard and Fern had been away when Mercury joined and he’d have to be sure to meet with the wolf and get to know him later.

Out loud Rudy didn’t express his personal interests in the matter but silently he cheered on his sister.  Would anyone else show up as a competitor or would it be just the two of them?  Rudyard glanced about to see if anyone else was coming who looked prepared to fight.  After the glance he turned his head to Fern, giving her a little lick behind the ear.  It was wonderful watching his children but it was also wonderful sitting here with Fern waiting on a challenge to start.

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