A test on creating a test

As Kotori speaks, Athena’s golden eyes roam around the cavern while he adds to his request. Nodding along to his words, she begins to form a few options in her mind while adding to or removing from them based on what he says. As Ko finishes speaking, the woman brings her golden gaze back to the alpha as she says, “Well, based on what you have said, I see a few options for tests here. First, most obvious one, would be survival. Send a wolf down here with a certain amount of water and task them to stay for a certain amount of time. This tests their willpower, rationing abilities, and mental fortitude. Being down here, alone for an extended period of time will begin to play tricks on wolves minds.”

With a small nod to herself, Athena adds, “Now, I also suggest that you have an area where someone can watch them in secret so that, if things begin to get dangerous for the wolf, they can put an end to the test.” Golden eyes then move to several large boulders that lay propped up against the walls, close to the flowing lava but far enough away to not pose any physical danger. A dark paw lifts to point to them as she says, “Another test could be one of strength and endurance. Using those, the wolf would have to figure out a way to safely move the boulder and then you can set the distance you wish it moved from there. Again, to lower the chances of danger, you can have someone monitor the challenge and deem if it gets too dangerous.”

Athena looks to Kotori to see what he thinks of her ideas.


"Athena Nocturna"