Reality Check

The tense and wincing expression on the other lad's face as he moves to sit is not lost on Scald. He's at least polite enough to not stare, but noticed the crystals lining one leg. As much as he wants to ask, he won't. He enjoys gossip, but hurting feelings aren't his thing. So instead, he pokes at the fire with a stick grasped between his teeth and waits silently for the boy to start talking.

Both his ears were alert to the boy and he can't help but tilt his head at the chuckle. A funny story? Sounded interesting enough and golly, it sure was. First, bringing up Dread? So he's one of his brothers, eh? Interesting to have another Armadan on their territory, he hadn't noticed before as sea water was good at wiping away scents. He nods though in recognition, he'll tell Crux after his story how he connects to this as well.

It's the next part that sends his quills upward and his fur bristling. His older brother was cruel to them? No fucking wonder Dread wanted out of that hell hole. Scald's paws tense in the sand as he focuses on tending to the fire. If he keeps himself distracted enough, he won't grow any more furious at the idea of someone torturing little pups. And if he has any idea of what Armadan asshole that might, Scald hoped he slept with one Abraxas damn eye open.

Scald is able to relax though, feeling a little bit of sadness, as Crux tells him about his playdate with Ajax. He too missed the fiery pirate and wished he would one day return, but it had been months now... His hope was running thin. There's still a feeling of frustration in Scald that surprisingly makes him want to march over to Armada and yell at Sirius for allowing such horrendous things to happen to his offspring. How the fuck was that even allowed? Everyone could shit on the raiders all they wanted, but at least they respect and raised their pups without abuse.

Letting out a sigh, he finally tears his eyes away from the fire up to Crux. Dropping the stick to the ground, he shifts his weight before he begins, trying to obtain a more comfortable position. "Scald, Deluge's sister. So we migh' be in laws one day," there's humor in his tone as he lets out a short laugh. There's was something about the pair that screamed soul mate. "Whoever this brother of yours is, I'd personally like to kick his ass myself," there goes his quills again, appearing from beneath his fur as it bristles from frustration. "You ain't a mistake just cause yer born with something different," his voice is stern, teeth gritting together as he keeps his gaze on Crux.

"I'm sorry Ajax ain't here to hear what you gotta say. Honestly, haven' seen him in nearly a year. No one gots any idea where he ran off to," Scald shakes his head, finally bringing his gaze down toward his paws. A soft but defeated sigh leaves him.

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