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Augustus · 12-05-2011, 04:59 PM

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He was relieved that she did not presume to offer more insight on his ramblings, if she had the end result would have been equally unsatisfactory to the both of them. It seemed he was finding a kindred spirit in the dog hybrid, if not more. Something about her mannerisms made him feel more at ease. She was not overly curious or invasive, and left him to his musings at times, careful not to delve too deeply into his inner workings. This was possibly the reason he’d opened up far more than if it had been someone else. He had enough by way of self- pity, and did not need a stranger to mourn over his woes. She hadn’t been even remotely fussy over his grisly visage- another plus. He was tired of the leery stares, and nursing they’d often attracted to him. He would bear these scars for the rest of his life.

For Lionel and Paru, the natural balance had meant keeping the populations of prey in check. What this meant was nothing more of less than hunting the plentiful, and leaving nothing to waste. Some months they would hunt rabbit on their own, other months they would feast on elk side by side. Lionel and Paru had met by chance, but later found themselves to be better together than a part. The Luperci were growing more abundant, and normal wolves lesser. They began to recruit others like themself into an opposing force. Better to thrive together than try at survival on their own. It was a newer pack, with older values. Challenges on leadership were open, creating an order that could be changed by a ceremonial confrontation. The winner would then take lead. Luckily, Lionel was both strong and cunning. When the new pack were sure of his might they no longer stepped forward and went on to live in harmony for a time- united into a mutual hatred of the bordering Luperci settlements. Augustus saw fit to leave these details out. He was not sure they applied here, still being somewhat newer to the area and unable to tell a Luperci from a normal canine. He nodded shortly, dipping his head but once.

He feigned thought before answering. I’d like to see you again. He said this low and slowly, careful not to sound alarming or too forward. His ears twitched suddenly at her offer to join her pack, if only for the winter. The thought was rather appealing. It would be pleasant not to struggle on a daily basis just to sustain himself. He mulled it over, thinking that it would depend on the nature of her pack. Could you take me there? He asked, lifting his head. His ears twitched forward. He would neither confirm or deny, though he felt a pull towards accepting, but he would see this place first.

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