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Tlantli is by Alaine!
The wheaten coyote might have taken his question for a retort, had he not seemed earnestly perplexed by it. Now, it was Tlantli's turn for perplexity, and she regarded him with a wrinkled muzzle, her head tilted to the left. Perhaps she had misjudged him entirely? The slim coyote had always considered the former Protege worthy of his rank -- perhaps she had misjudged him so entirely? She thought not -- the marks of potential were plain to her in his fiery eyes, the sharp and strong lines of his body, even his countenance -- difficult to penetrate as it was. Because you are worthy of more than you have.
You desire nothing? Nothing at all? the coyote asked, uncomprehending of his perspective. She ignored his suggestion entirely -- time was something she did not have. Perhaps that was his lack in purpose -- he needed to find something he wanted, perhaps? The yellow-furred hybrid was having difficulty squaring this perspective with her own, though there was no derision in her voice nor contained in her face. Earnest curiosity and confusion glittered in her eyes, and she peered at him expectantly.
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