An Intense Situation

Alastor was quite pleased with his own jokes—what sort of dad wasn't?—and had found himself quite the comedian in the moment, especially when he caught Manea smiling and stifling her giggles. The giant wolf lived to bring his family happiness, and making them laugh made him feel accomplished in that task. But when Manea nudged his shoulder and instructed him to behave himself, he shot an overly dramatic look of betrayal at his wife. A black paw clasped over his chest with a silent gasp, making a show of reeling back like he'd been struck by her comedic treachery. Surely this moment had to go down in history of greatest betrayals of all time! Julius Caesar and his senators, Jesus and Judas, now Alastor and Manea. Oh, he would remember this... and when he got her alone tonight... he would give her the most merciless tickle war of her life.

Despite his wounded pride, Stolas was quick to quip back with him, commenting on how he wouldn't make for a good dessert with how lean he was. Alastor beamed at the Klein boy with a wide, tooth-filled smile and glistening eyes. An ally that recognized his comedic genius! Alastor gave a barking laugh to Stolas' quick wit, shooting his wife a smug smirk as if to say "See? I was funny!" He was liking this new boy already. He'd just better not have any untoward ideas about his little girl... Dinner began proper then, and as everyone helped themselves to the food and Manea complimented his cooking, Alastor shot his mate a proud grin. "Thank you, my darling! It's my job to make sure you stay full and satisfied, after all!" With no acknowledgement made to his overt double entendre, Alastor proceeded to dig into his own meal, chowing down happily on the roasted meats while Manea started conversation up with the kids. Alastor did have to admit, he was also curious how his homebody of a teenage girl found herself a friend over in Ashen.

"Alastor Mendacium"