Take a Bite and Let it Linger

Each member of their band had an opinion and a statement- some choosing to hide the strength they believed they possessed, which brought a sly smirk to Rhazien’s lips. Haughty bastards. Still, everything would come to the light once they engaged in their first battle as a united force- there was only so much hiding they each could do. Yarra’s conclusion brought on a flick of an ear- his gaze shifting towards her, with a widening smile. He liked her proposition. Demonstrating their strengths now and practicing working as a unit would serve them well. He looked back towards Aresenn, wondering if the male had planned that all along.

Aresenn thanked them for their contributions before adding more intel on the matter. Rhazien listened in silence, mulling over each word, and comparing it with his existing experience. And then, the boy proposed a brawl between the band- splitting them up into two groups, so they could practice the proposed methods. It didn’t surprise him that Aresenn placed Absinth and himself on the same team- surely the woman fantasized about seeking revenge. And although the thought of clashing their bodies, mingling tooth and claw, drawing blood, and tasting her very essence on his tongue was tantalizing- he didn’t disagree with Aresenn’s decision. Nodding in agreement, and stealing a glance at Absinth with an expression that read, awe, too bad. He took his place beside Kaino, waiting for her instruction.

Kaino proposed he fight against ’the heads’, which brought out a boisterous, baritone laugh from the brute. “Of course, Kaino- your wish is my command.” Flirtatious as ever, he smiled down at his darling niece before shifting his gaze to his opponent- already calculating how he would approach fighting a wolf with two fucking heads.


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