it's all going to be okay

Uruk listened to Gem's words as she speaks of history and lost empires, his eyes narrowing and his ears twitching with his thoughts. The way she speaks with such reverence for the past, the importance of understanding the land's history, strikes a chord with him. He's not one for being sentimental, but he recognized the value of knowing why territories are won and lost, why packs rise and fall. It's a knowledge that could be wielded like a weapon.

As she mentions her royal lineage, Uruk's interest piques. "Royalty, huh?" he rumbles, his voice carrying a hint of curiosity. "Empires may fall, but those with strength will always find a way to rise again." He steps closer to the mango tree, his gaze drifting to the ripe fruit hanging above. He could smell how sweet it was, the tang in the aroma - he had never tried a mango before, but it was enticing enough that he would now. "The past is indeed useful, but it is the future that matters. If you are keen on reclaiming what was lost, you are on the right path by knowing these lands."

His tone is firm, almost challenging, as if testing if that was what she wanted. "That empire may be gone, but you are still here." The little wolf had followed him this far, trusting a brute of a stranger. That earned some respect from him for her bravery, and that was hinted in his words.

He reared up again, this time just enough to grab the mango and the power of his bite crushed it instantly. He let out a satisfied grumble as he savored the slimy texture and unique taste. He might have just discovered a new favorite snack.

Uruk could feel the time to move on was nearing as the sun began to set behind the palms. The shadows were much longer now than their initial meeting in the briar, and the tropical air had grown cooler than it was initially. With a decisive snort, Uruk turned back to Gem once his snack was finished, his stance strong and purposeful.

"I should get you back to mainland, no sense in lingering when night falls," he lacked the nocturnal sight of a predator, but he wouldn't mention that that was the reason. "If you're ready, I'll take you and your.. companion back to mainland." He had also never encountered a dog before, so he was at a loss for what to call the funny looking wolf. He lowered himself into the shallow water once more, muscles tensing as he prepared to ferry them across. His tone softened slightly as he added, "Consider what I said, little wolf. The future is yours to shape - but you must seize it first."

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