Skating on Thin Ice

Somehow, Rhazien seemed to be nowhere, but everywhere. Having emerged from the shadows in silence, stepping up to the edge of the ice, showing obvious interest. Only, he didn’t seem intrigued by the skating itself- she’d seen this look in his eyes before- that lecherous, foreboding stare of longing and intent. And the way Aurelia received him, it was equally alarming- she blushed at him. Oh, what a wonderfully wicked dynamic. Something was festering between the two wolves, and Azoula was thrilled to have caught onto it. That meant she had leverage over Rhazien now, which would help Azoula sort through her possession of Delaeni.

She’d not dwell on it any longer though- her attention shifting to Aurelia, who seemed interested in teaching them all a lesson. Delicate balance, weight distribution, and awareness of her surroundings. All things Azoula did, while hunting prey.  Aurelia would demonstrate the skills next- Azoula watching with interest, before taking a daring step onto the ice. It was sleek and slippery beneath her massive paws, and she’d tighten her abdominal muscles to help stabilize her core. Moving forward, she had all four paws on the ice now- taking a moment to shift her weight around, until she felt lighter on her paws. Just as Aurelia taught.

Pivoting, she’d practice those fluid movements Aurelia described- sliding across the ice, cognizant of her claws as she kept them sheathed. Laney was still at the edge of the ice, hesitant to join them. Azoula would flash her a smile, motioning that it was alright to join her, even with Rhazien there.  

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