08-14-2010, 10:02 PM
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With his mother’s mind made up, and Snake as animated as Gabriel had seen him, the Aquila had been certain of his decision long before the girl had begun speaking. His stony expression softened, and he shook his head with a gruff laugh. “Relax,” he said. “You’re welcome to stay, provided you obey our laws.” A glance to Snake was all the communication he spared to his silent Hydra. Focusing back on the girl, Gabriel’s ears rose to a black crown on his head. Even though his displays of dominance were subtle, he was certain that as a wolf, Lucia would see them. That he could expect from her.
“You are not going to advance in our ranks. You are below all the coyotes here, and must show them respect to them. I expect you to obey orders as all my coyotes do—if we go to war with wolves, you are to fight. If you find someone crossing our borders without permission, you are to remove them.” Everything else she needed to know, he reasoned, Snake could explain. Wolves, in Gabriel’s opinion, served little purpose within Inferni. Still, a body was a body. Especially if she could fight (and eventually provide more members), and even more so if she could take orders. “Not all of our members are going to be warm to you,” he added. “So be ready for that.” With his final advice, the Aquila rose and made his way off. His part was done.
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With his mother’s mind made up, and Snake as animated as Gabriel had seen him, the Aquila had been certain of his decision long before the girl had begun speaking. His stony expression softened, and he shook his head with a gruff laugh. “Relax,” he said. “You’re welcome to stay, provided you obey our laws.” A glance to Snake was all the communication he spared to his silent Hydra. Focusing back on the girl, Gabriel’s ears rose to a black crown on his head. Even though his displays of dominance were subtle, he was certain that as a wolf, Lucia would see them. That he could expect from her.
“You are not going to advance in our ranks. You are below all the coyotes here, and must show them respect to them. I expect you to obey orders as all my coyotes do—if we go to war with wolves, you are to fight. If you find someone crossing our borders without permission, you are to remove them.” Everything else she needed to know, he reasoned, Snake could explain. Wolves, in Gabriel’s opinion, served little purpose within Inferni. Still, a body was a body. Especially if she could fight (and eventually provide more members), and even more so if she could take orders. “Not all of our members are going to be warm to you,” he added. “So be ready for that.” With his final advice, the Aquila rose and made his way off. His part was done.