09-06-2012, 07:24 PM
The slight fear and submission relaxed Raoth. He didn't have to panic about this guy. No need to act tough when it was clear that between the two Raoth had a much better chance for survival. Tongue or no tongue, he could hunt, and he could fight. What else was really needed in life? This dog seemed too soft to be capable of really surviving out here. Not that Raoth was about to show this guy back to his pack. Well, he could. They'd probably welcome him right in. Raoth had seen some of the useless members they had, including the one with Amy's marks on him.
His eyes gleamed with silent laughter as the dog panicked about the torn notebook. Another obvious weakness. Unfortunately Raoth could take no joy in tormenting the dog. He wasn't cruel. There was nothing between them that he should punish the dog for. Just sharp pride about the fact that he couldn't read, and keeping that hidden. He was learning. Raoth looked at the words, understanding the first part. Had he been too transparent? The coyote knew his emotions were written across his face, making it too easy for others to understand what he wanted. Still, being asked such a question by a stranger stung. The next part had larger words that he couldn't make out, just knowing that it had to do with the dog doing something to him. Nodding his head in response to the question he looked up, pride sparking. It was a lie, but a lie he clung to fiercely.
His eyes gleamed with silent laughter as the dog panicked about the torn notebook. Another obvious weakness. Unfortunately Raoth could take no joy in tormenting the dog. He wasn't cruel. There was nothing between them that he should punish the dog for. Just sharp pride about the fact that he couldn't read, and keeping that hidden. He was learning. Raoth looked at the words, understanding the first part. Had he been too transparent? The coyote knew his emotions were written across his face, making it too easy for others to understand what he wanted. Still, being asked such a question by a stranger stung. The next part had larger words that he couldn't make out, just knowing that it had to do with the dog doing something to him. Nodding his head in response to the question he looked up, pride sparking. It was a lie, but a lie he clung to fiercely.