Anthem knew little about pack politics -- let alone that Dhiren was the one in charge now. He had never had an issue listening to his siblings, or even his cousins or nieces or nephews. Family was family, as far as he was concerned, and he was happy so long as they were near.
There was a fair bit of surprise at Dhiren's sudden arrival. He was used to the company of his siblings, but the presence of their children wasn't quite as frequent. Upon seeing him, a wide smile would spread on Anthem's gentle features, a vigorous wag quickly shaking his tail side to side. "Dhiren," he greeted him warmly, tongue lolling from his mouth as he grinned at the younger male. A soft laugh left his throat as he saw Dhiren had brought him a stick, eliciting a childlike yip of excitement. "Hi!
