The other didn't seem altogether surprised by his appearance, but perhaps that was just a matter of the stranger being as calm and collected as Malik tried to be when faced with something unexpected. Betraying fear led to weakness; it was always best to be confident but quiet and ready for what the world threw at you. At least, that was how he'd been raised, and how he tried to raise Hapi, although the hyena was too young to take the full lesson to heart.
The wolf spoke again, and the tan dog smirked, his expression turning a shade colder. "Water waits for no man," he replied, enjoying the feel of the rain running down his emaciated-looking body. Wearing absolutely nothing but his own fur, he felt light and strong, although he knew he would have to make use of clothing when the seasons changed. The wolf, interestingly, was clothed -- but to what purpose, the dog couldn't know. He didn't know why someone who already wore a thick timber coat would need fabric on top of that.
"It's folly you would think that," he added. Perhaps his disapproval was a jab, but he did need to see how these northern folk operated. He wasn't in Africa anymore.
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