Young Merlin had expressed enthusiastic interest in hunting and also in caring for the sheep, and she already had a tentative mentor in mind for him for those. He also, however, was interested in crafting things like armor, which was beyond her skills at least and she didn't know if anyone else in the pack had enough skill to teach it either. She'd have to ask around, or potentially contract someone to teach him, something she didn't mind at all and felt would benefit the youths to have knowledge from outside the pack anyway. She'd think about it some more. In the meantime, however, she could get started with him on the things she could teach. Raising her muzzle, she called out for him to join her on the range.

Since Corbie had gathered Merlin and all his siblings together, the boy has been lingering by the barn more and more. Lambs were being born and he wished to help the more experienced pack members with them but, for now, he has simply been watching. The sun warms his coat as he trots into the barn, hoping to poke around for bit and look over the items that are used to help tend the animals under the pack’s care.

However, a call from the alpha has his head shooting up and knocking painfully against a wooden table that he had been nosing around underneath. Flopping backward on his butt, Merlin gently rubs the ouchy spot before shaking his head to clear the stars that had appeared. He then gathers himself and sprints out to where Corbie stands, waiting for him. Slowing to a trot, the boy is able to pull to a gentle stop in front of the older wolf and beam a huge smile at her while saying, “Hi Corbie! Can I help you with anything?”

Excitement paints Merlin’s features as he questions the alpha, eager and willing to do whatever is needed of him.


"Merlin Destruction"

Merlin's enthusiasm could have brightened the dreariest of days, and Corbie had to suppress a wide grin to maintain an alpha's dignity in the face of the young wolf's contagious excitement. She did still smile at him, though. "Yes, Merlin, I think you can help me. I was going to do a check up on the flock and was hoping you'd be interested in coming along with me. It's important we take the time to look them over regularly for injuries or sicknesses that might be missed day to day, before small problems become big problems. We've got a lot of pregnant ewes and new lambs, so we have to be especially vigilant. Do you think you could do that with me?"

At Corbie’s words, the young boy’s eyes round in surprise and he eagerly barks, “Of course! I want to learn all about taking care of them!” Bouncing up to the alpha, he prepares to walk with her out to where the flock is so that they can give them a check over. Green eyes move over to Corbie as he eagerly asks, “What do we do if they are hurt? Can we help them get better? How do you know what to do?” Head cants to the side as curiosity drives the questions out from him in rapid fire succession. Merlin has wanted to learn about tending the flocks that the pack keeps and here Corbie is, taking him under her metaphorical wing; so, of course he is excited!


"Merlin Destruction"