Dealer's hand

Another canine appeared, and Alaric referred to them as Cinder- a second companion, no doubt, arriving to assist their master in battle. Rhazien cocked a brow at the male, studying the opposing force with a discerning eye. Wolf versus wolf, companions versus companions. Nodding, he agrees with Alaric's notion to have the hounds join the battle- most wolves in these lands had companions who fought alongside them, and he needed to practice fighting against multiple foes.

Morphing into a battle stance, Rhazien prepares himself for the oncoming assault. His center of gravity is squared, his knees are bent, and his tail is aligned with his spine, ready to twist and sway to aid his balance. His grizzly bear pelt is adorning his body, adding another layer of defense. Lastly, he is pinning his ears and slightly narrowing his eyes, as he watches Alaric with a keen, unwavering gaze.

The smaller male is barreling toward him, and Rhazien welcomes his assault- choosing to leap forward at the last moment, to entrap them in a cataclysmic clash of titans. His left shoulder slams into Alaric’s right, and a snarl ripples through him out of reflex.

In the background, his companions are holding their ground. Maul is trying to grab Emir, and Cinder is leaping at Zemra. But the felines are quick and agile, much more than their canine counterparts; Zemir attempts to sidestep away from Cinder, swiping a clawed paw at his face. And Zemir, swift on her paws and whirling around, gets her tail caught by Cinder. She continues to twist, contorting her body to face him before she slashes at his face, trying to get his eyes.

"Speech"