08-22-2010, 12:07 PM
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Expecting any kind of emotional support from Snake at the moment was much like expecting a man whom until recently had been blind all his life to point out colors—there was a learning curve. Snake had been almost completely stoic for a year now, and just because he managed to feel something now didn't mean he knew what to do with it. No, that would come with time, if ever—as for now, things were all business. It escaped him exactly how rare it was for a full-blooded wolf to be accepted amongst the ranks of Inferni, though he could imagine. They had gathered together to resist whatever malevolence the wolves of the area would hold against them—a wolf taking up residence amongst them might very well be making enemies of both sides. But if there was one thing Snake knew he could deal with, it was strife.
His olive gaze was resolutely on Gabriel as the Aquila accepted Lucia into the clan of coyotes—he remembered when they had had an Outsider here before, so he knew that they were stationary in the rankings though still expected to do the usual pack duties. He would be able to explain that in greater detail, of course. Snake nodded graciously as Gabriel glanced in his direction, remaining silent.
With instructions and a warning, Gabriel departed from them. Snake dipped his head in respect to the Aquila, regarding Kaena similarly before turning to face Lucia. There was something vaguely hesitant in his aspect now—something that was not at all usual in the blond coyote, and therefore somewhat intimidating. "I suppose I'll give you the grand tour then, if you want," he said in a tone a few shades softer than his usual deadpan, the faintest trace of a smile upon his impassive features.
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Expecting any kind of emotional support from Snake at the moment was much like expecting a man whom until recently had been blind all his life to point out colors—there was a learning curve. Snake had been almost completely stoic for a year now, and just because he managed to feel something now didn't mean he knew what to do with it. No, that would come with time, if ever—as for now, things were all business. It escaped him exactly how rare it was for a full-blooded wolf to be accepted amongst the ranks of Inferni, though he could imagine. They had gathered together to resist whatever malevolence the wolves of the area would hold against them—a wolf taking up residence amongst them might very well be making enemies of both sides. But if there was one thing Snake knew he could deal with, it was strife.
His olive gaze was resolutely on Gabriel as the Aquila accepted Lucia into the clan of coyotes—he remembered when they had had an Outsider here before, so he knew that they were stationary in the rankings though still expected to do the usual pack duties. He would be able to explain that in greater detail, of course. Snake nodded graciously as Gabriel glanced in his direction, remaining silent.
With instructions and a warning, Gabriel departed from them. Snake dipped his head in respect to the Aquila, regarding Kaena similarly before turning to face Lucia. There was something vaguely hesitant in his aspect now—something that was not at all usual in the blond coyote, and therefore somewhat intimidating. "I suppose I'll give you the grand tour then, if you want," he said in a tone a few shades softer than his usual deadpan, the faintest trace of a smile upon his impassive features.