Dinner in the woods

Spider follows Bas in silence, sitting back on their haunches and nodding their gratitude as a rabbit is placed before them. its scent is tantalising, but they can only manage a few bites before their stomach starts to cramp up. they glance up at Bas' question, scanning his face. did he want to know what they'd been doing to better the pack? is this a test? "um...it's okay. good." should they be doing more, as heir? "Wylan and Ollie and i did a group thing with Wylan's new companion. um. and i'm teaching Halldora a few defence moves." their expression hardens, uncharacteristically solemn. "i'll make you proud, Dad. i promise." is he regretting naming them heir already? "i'll work harder."

"Speech"