ooc: >.> there is no shame in hiding
This situation was growing out of control before it had even reached its climax. She needn't wait for it to escalate to know the outcome as she had seen it times before between X'ies and others. He would pretend to listen, with mocking not too far behind. And with the Issum adorn with his unwavering convictions, he would seek to gain respect from the Lambda, more than likely harming him in the process. And knowing this, X'yrin could not let this come to pass. Despite the male's misgivings, both males in this instance, she could not let harm befall another. What example would that set to the rest of the pack?
The persistence of both carried on as predicted with the Shepard as a mere spectator to the inevitable fallout. The insult on her behalf had fallen on deaf ears for her attention shifted to the molten form rounding over the cliffside to join this tense gathering. Rarely had she found herself in the need of protection, but as it stood, she was grateful for it now and would not look upon herself as a coward for accepting it. With a gentle touch to his hip, she accepted his protection and conveyed her gratitude with a soft, yet audible whine.
"No, he is not," she said sternly without looking to the Issum. Then with a careful eye, she looked to X'ies pleasing silently that he not abuse this newfound defense. Callous and cruel as he was, she believed there was enough sense in him not to exacerbate the situation unless it was invoked by Jaden. Silently, she withdrew from the growing ordeal and allowed the two to speak their piece now that her own safety would be assured.