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The sable hybrid was often forgetful of just how much coyote blood Salsola claimed. While there were none that she knew of who could claim full coyote heritage other than the elderly slave Verusha, there were a great many of Salsola who were part coyote. Their very leader appeared more coyote than wolf, and she herself carried decent enough percentage, even if she looked the part of a wolf. Her children were far more wolfish, but Ataxia seemed to be developing the most coyote features of Eris's children, surpassing even young Wretch as Eris remembered her.
It was as she wandered through the copse behind the village area she was reminded of how coyote Salsola was in reality. A yelp interrupted her thoughts, and she turned at the sound of her name, somewhat alarmed. Relieved to see Liliya was merely excited rather than alarmed herself, the dark woman relaxed, taking a few steps toward and then extending her body in Liliya's direction, brushing past the bag for the moment to lean forward and deliver their customary greeting of a nuzzle to each side of the woman's face.
Of course, dear Liliya! What has your spirit all aflame? she inquired, genuinely curious. It showed in her perked ears and wavering tail, the way she had not ceased leaning her body toward Liliya. She had retreated some, but she was still close, too. Her yellow-green eyes wandered to the bag, but she did not inquire, content to wait for explanation that was certain to come shortly. The posturing had disappeared, as Eris felt no need to rub her rank in anyone's face unless given reason to do so. Liliya knew her place, and had ambition and intelligence enough to escape it, given time. The dark-shaded hybrid would get no satisfaction or advantage from parading her rank like a buffoon.
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