exit wounds

Strai grinned at that, because the truth was, he had but he didn’t bother correcting Spider. He eased his grip when Spider yelped, holding them gently to the earth now. His expression turned thoughtful at Spider’s question. What did he want? “Say, that shiny new dagger would be a neat prize” he said conversationally, then his thoughts halted in their tracks.

Once again, he was digging his paws tighter into Spider, locking them beneath him. His expression darkened. “If you had anything to do with her tail, I will kill you.” He said, emphasising the words slowly. He wanted Spider to fully understand him. He lowered his head so it was inches above Spider's, his eyes locking onto the smaller pups.

"Speech"