Take a Bite and Let it Linger

His gaze bounced between each face, taking note of who attended the lesson, and who did not. And as each wolf entered, he gave each of them a specialized greeting- raising a brow at Aurelia, perversely glaring at Absinth, grinning at Yarra, leaning back into Kaino while nudging her shoulder with his snout, and mirroring Cifa’s headbutt. He was disappointed in Auriga’s absence- in fact, the girl hadn’t attended any of the trappings lately. He made a mental note to seek her out soon after this.

Turning his attention to Aresenn, Rhazien listened to his words, a gleam of interest shining in his bicolored gaze. The boy kept surprising him- despite his age, he had a decent understanding of battle and war. Assessments of their enemies were crucial- after all, it would be a death sentence to blindly attack a larger group, without some sort of strategy. And, being that many of these wolves were still young, they had a lot to learn… hence the training.

When Aresenn attempted to engage the group, Rhazien obliged. Waiting for Kaino to be done with her statement, which revolved around the increased number of dire wolves in the region. But she didn’t answer the whole question… typical Kaino. Nodding at her response, Rhazien spoke up. “Some of these wolves may have… creatures, who assist them in battle. Don’t ever let your guard down- wouldn’t want your eyes pecked out, or an arm slashed off by some claws, in the middle of a battle.” His gaze shifted to Sephiran, if only for a moment. The boy had taken a falcon companion, who was skilled in the art of battle. Rhazien wondered if perhaps it was time that he found himself a little pet to command in battle.

And what he had to offer, well. That much was obvious. “Being the largest, and most experienced wolf here- I’ll take on enemies that match my physique, and those who pose the highest threat.” Rhazien had no problem with engaging with the toughest, more dangerous opposites.- it was thrilling, after all. Especially if it meant protecting his brood of nieces and nephews.  

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