Are you afraid of the dark? {Teshi}

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Hephaestus

Spring had entered every land, even the caverns which were an interesting terrain. Hephaestus had traveled here numerous times, finding something new every time. It was a lovely place for solitude, giving one a lot of time to think and let their mind go. The fellow sauntered toward the entrance of the caverns, pausing for a moment to allow the morning sun t light the world. Pumpkin eyes gazing lazily at his surroundings, watching mediocre prey meandering around. Nothing was worth it at this time, and he figured maybe a odd creature within the cavern would be more appetizing for his palate.

Large paws carried the male into the cavern, his opposing senses taking control other than his vision. Others relied so much on their sight to lead them, guide them through life. Where Hep had to rely on his opposing senses due to his partial blindness, a new way to view the world had entered his mind at a young age. The fellow continued, seeing the odd insects and other small creatures. Their colorings lacking in pigment, while their eyes were foggy much like his left one. The creatures sight had been taken much like his, though their senses were far better than he. Tail flicked carelessly while he paused for a moment, the solitude with only a few droplets of water leaking through the cavern walls.

As the male walked carefully the waters edge came to the tip of his paws, if he went further than water would be immanent. Slowly the wolf proceeded into the waters, while at first they only came up to mid leg. The Hephaestus stood still only slight breathes entering and leaving his chest, motionless and silent. Soon fish began to swim once more close to where Hephaestus stood, he lowered his skull listening to the motion of the water moving and feeling them pass around his legs. Jaws opened and slammed ferociously into the water, clasping tightly the male retrieved a fish from the water. Turning the large male carried his catch toward the hard stone ground once again. Slowly he enjoyed his meal, feasting on the tender flesh of the fish. 

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Cool air wafted from the mouth of the cave, bringing with it a damp and earthy smell. There was little to be heard from inside and blue eyes squinted suspiciously into the dark. To be quite honest, Teshi wasn’t all that sure he wanted to explore this gloomy place anymore. Oh, it had sounded like a grand idea when the thought first crossed his mind. But now? Not so much. He’d always loved the wide open sky, stretching off into lands unknown and unexplored, and this dank place didn’t have near the same appeal.

His head cocked to the side, ear twitching as an errant insect buzzed by. But he couldn’t just refuse to explore it now that he was actually here! What if there was a great beast inside that he would have to bravely fight to make it out alive? A wide, open-mouth grin spread across Teshi’s face, pink tongue lolling out. That could be fun!

Mind made up, Teshi trotted into the cave, paws hitting the hard ground in an upbeat tempo. The sun’s early morning rays illuminated the entrance and Teshi looked around curiously, investigating every nook and cranny for anything interesting. Nothing caught his attention though, and so he wandered farther into the murky shadows. It would be a lie to say that Teshi wasn’t starting to feel a little bit nervous now. The cavern walls seemed to close in around him and while the darkness was not yet so deep he couldn’t see, he certainly would have preferred it to be a little brighter.

The young wolf chuckled softly to himself. ”But that’s the whole point of caves, isn’t it? All dark and mysterious and whatnot.” He paused, head lowering to sniff at an interesting spider scuttling by and taking comfort in the sound of his own whispered voice. ”Wouldn’t be much of a cave if it wasn’t dark and—“ His head snapped up, eyes widening and ears trained forward at the sudden sound of splashing. Teshi stood stiff-legged for a few seconds waiting for further sounds, but none were to be heard.

After a moment’s hesitation, Teshi took a slow step toward the sound, pace quickening as his boldness returned to him. It was unwise perhaps, but he had never let that hold him back before. Rounding a corner, a shadowed wolf-shaped form met his gaze and Teshi grinned, immensely please to see one of his own kind. He opened his mouth without a second thought. “Oh this is a relief! I thought I was about to find a bear or something!” His laughter echoed in the cavern as he stepped forward.

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Hephaestus

Hephaestus enjoyed his fish, carefully pulling flesh from bone. The male carefully devouring his catch, while other senses paid close attention to the darkness. Nostrils inhaling the scent of blood, his catch and the caverns surrounding him. As the wolf entered he could hear the loud steps, it seemed this male held no care for what may lay ahead deeper in the cavern. Ears twisted listening carefully as words echoed through the tunnels, then the steps had paused apparently the newcomer had picked up on Hephaestus. Smirking as blood covered his lips, then he noted the male appearing before him. Raising his skull slowly as the males frantic words reached his eardrums.

Hephaestus grinned wildly as his pink tongue rolled over his leathery lips, carefully watching the male. "I'm sure a bear would have been a better encounter..." The venomous deep words rumbling from his chest, tangerine eyes illuminated in the darkness. Tail flicked back and forth while he waited to hear the male's response, muscles flexed and relaxed underneath his reddish brown coat. "I was just finishing my lunch and you sir?" He questioned with the same deranged smile lingering on his muzzle. Hephaestus felt the energy radiating off this wolf, he was exuberant almost too happy it would seem. Though Hephaestus was happy though he had a more sarcastic way of showing it.

Jaws parted as he resumed eating his fish, close to finishing his lunch. Hephaestus was not at all bothered by this wolf nor was he one to underestimate others. Though this fellow was certainly not afraid, even death could look him in the eyes and the male would not be afraid. The large creature stepped toward the other wolf after finishing his meal, grinning once again. "My my you are a lovely specimen.." His words even more haunting as he spoke, waiting to see the reaction of the male. Indeed Hep enjoyed seeing how others worked and the way they thought. It was by far a fascinating subject.  

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It was hard to tell exactly what the wolf looked like in the dark. Orange eyes shining in the gloom of the cave were just about the only thing Teshi could really focus on. But he could see the wide grin when the stranger spoke, his deep voice echoing in the cavern. Teshi heard no warning in the tone and simply cocked his head to the side at the words, blue eyes bright with laughter. “I dunno! My da swore up and down he saw one ten times his size, and let me tell ya, he wasn’t a small guy. I don’t think I’d want to meet a bear that big in here!”

He ambled closer, taking in the meal which lay at the other’s paws. This close Teshi could make out the wet stain of blood on his fur, but it was the…strange curl to the male’s lips that gave Teshi pause. He blinked, suddenly oddly unsure of himself. But Teshi was not one to dwell on things, and so his brief doubtfulness was soon forgotten when he continued speaking. “And I was just exploring! I thought there might be something neat inside, ya know?” A grimace briefly crossed his face. “But there hasn’t really been much. I think I came all this way for nothing!” His annoyed expression didn’t last long though, the easy smile coming back just as cheerful as before.

The male was finishing his fish and Teshi figured he could allow him that without babbling on about everything and nothing. When the last of the meal disappeared, he opened his mouth to speak once more, only to stop as the other wolf stepped closer to him. He jerked back at the male’s words, blue eyes widening in surprise and confusion. “Um, what?” He glanced away from the other’s keen gaze, ears flicking self-consciously. “I mean, I don’t know how you can see all that well in here to uh, decide that—I sure can’t—but uh, yeah. Thanks? I guess?” He shook himself from nose to tail, resettling his thick coat (and perhaps his sudden nerves) before his eyes swung back to the wolf, voice slightly incredulous but good-natured as he tried to recover from the loop the male had thrown him for. “What kind of a weirdo are you to call someone a ‘specimen’ anyway?” The words were blunt and the wrong sort might even find them rude, but Teshi’s propensity for speaking without thinking had yet to get him into trouble that was too serious.

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Hephaestus

Hep was highly amused this poor creature did not understand as to what he meant when speaking about the bear, due to the fact the bear would have just attacked where as Hephaestus was a sly devil getting into others minds first before drawing blood. This process could take weeks or minutes depending if they deemed interesting enough, though this male was indeed full of life and being young it made sense. Hep had recently turned five therefore still had a lot of life left to embark upon and truly was in his prime, though his lust for life did not falter it was just different compared to this male. The speech on why the male came here was spoken, and it seemed the creature was quite disappointed that nothing had caught his eye. "Oh deary but there is always something neat to find, one usually has to look past what one just see's." Baritones erupting once more from his large chest, as eyes continued to gaze upon his prey.

Then a Cheshire grin played on his features, as the male began to ramble in such confused and nervous words. "It is not just by sight, your scent is rather intoxicating..." Oh Hep knew how to make others feel uncomfortable, get deep within their skin. It was a game truly that the fellow prided himself on, though he also couldn't help but be enticed by the nervous tension that filled the air. Hephaestus did not back off nor turn his gaze, instead he waited and listened for anything else this lovely being might say. "Weirdo, hmm what a choice..." His words pausing for a moment as his grin grew wider and a deranged cackle left his throat. "I prefer lunatic or possibly schizoid." His words becoming more haunting and noxious, Hep was enjoying this all too much for his own good. "I don't see you doing anything about it deary, though if you do I'd love to taste your insides." His words becoming more and more odd, half the time Hep made others want to leave even without confrontation.

Indeed Hephaestus was a freak and knew he was in every way shape and form, but it was freaking others out that he found all too exciting. "Now is this conversation going to continue or shall we exchange blows?" The fellow blunt and straight to the point, curious to see if the male would choose to fight or flee or maybe even continue speaking. In any scenario Hep would be pleased, the wolf watching the other carefully. No sign of aggression was seen only calm composure as he waited the response of the other wolf, ears slightly tilting back toward his thick skull. Tail did raise some showing this male that he in fact did mean business, Hep would make certain this opposing being understood where he was stepping. Nostrils flared as only water dripping could be heard through the cavern, silenced took over as he awaited the next move.

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Well, this conversation was quickly turning into something else entirely. And one which Teshi was immensely uncomfortable with. What was so difficult about wanting a nice, normal conversation with someone? Whatever it was, he was quickly beginning to doubt that this male could give it. ‘Intoxicating’ scent? Seriously? Is that supposed to be a compliment or something? I’m not a piece of meat! It was probably a good thing Teshi didn’t voice that thought out loud. He’d hate to know what this wolf would have to say about it.

Teshi jumped at the sudden laugh, backing a few steps away. ‘I don’t see you doing anything about it dear, though if you do I’d love to taste your insides.’ The young wolf put a few more steps between them, eyeing the other carefully. “Wow. You were sure right about one thing. You are a lunatic!” The other male continued to speak and Teshi’s eyes widened at his words and body language. “What the—no! I don’t want to fight!” His ears tucked back against his head and he glanced away from the older wolf’s direct gaze. “What the hell gave you that idea?”

The cave suddenly felt stifling with too few places to run or hide and the surrounding gloom felt sinister in a way it hadn't before. Teshi didn’t consider himself cowardly, for when he felt something truly mattered he was well known for standing his ground. But this? This wasn’t at all what he signed up for! And what's worse, the older wolf seemed serious. Teshi just didn't understand where this had come from! He risked a quick glance at the male before speaking again. "Look, I don't know what I did to make you think I want to fight. Because I don't. At all!" His voice had started low before slowing rising higher. "So maybe we could just talk? Without the creepy comments?" He added hopefully.

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Hephaestus

Hephaestus could sense that he had got this male in a bind, the scent of tension and slight fear lingered in the air of the caverns. Grinning wickedly as the pumpkin eyes watched the male carefully, then his words came out in almost a blurt. Hep lost himself in a wild laughter as he was then called and lunatic. Then a quick retaliation of his words, realizing that he may have overstep his bounds. Hep was not going to attack the male, in fact it was just seeing how others react and function. "Oh deary nothing gave me this idea, I enjoy learning of others." Baritones rolling calmly from his tongue, as he watched the opposing wolf. Ears flicked forward to pay attention to the male, as he watched the movements of the wolf carefully.

The large fellow then stepped closer as he spoke questioning Hep in a hopeful tone. "Certainly, how about an exchange of names? To lighten the air." Hep suggested as he then tilted his skull, curious to see what the male might say. Then the demon spoke again "Care to venture deeper into the caverns or shall we feel the sun once again?" Hephaestus did not care either way but he felt like maybe he would get on this creature's good side. It could be a potential pack mate or just an ally down the road. Tail flicked back and forth as the fellow knew that this other male would have to turn his back on Hep if he wanted to exit the caverns. Hephaestus was curious to learn some facts about the male since he had already figured out a bit of how this other being functioned.

His muscles shifted as he rocked back and forth, waiting for the other to decide. "I am Hephaestus, Alpha of Everbane." A bit of pride was in his tones but seemed relatively normal, not like most who would have boasted or bragged. Indeed it was a grand accomplishment but now Hep had other plans on his mind. The chocolate beast had to find pack members to build his lands up strong, it was a necessity. A light breeze traveled through the caverns, offering aromas from the outside world. Tangerine eyes gazing at the unique insects scurrying up the walls and across the stony floor. 

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Large ears perked in interest at the stranger’s easy agreement. This guy was seriously as strange as they come! Only a few moments ago he was asking about a fight, and now he was just forgetting it and wanting Teshi’s name instead? Yeah, definitely a weirdo. Still, Teshi wasn’t one to look a gift horse in the mouth, and now the young wolf was cautiously hopefully this was just some sort of misunderstanding. He almost stumbled over his own tongue in his rush to encourage this change of topic. “Yeah! Yeah, sure. You can call me Teshi!”

He glanced into the depths of the cavern at the other wolf’s question, unable to hide a grimace at the thought of traveling deeper into the darkness. To be honest, he had absolutely no desire to see more of this cave system. And it would be a lie to say that this wolf’s presence wasn’t part of that. Although the tension seemed to have ebbed, Teshi wasn’t so sure he wanted to be stuck in the shadows with him. He took a few tentative steps back, his laugh soft and slightly edgy. “I think I’d rather head back outside. Kinda tired of the dark, ya know?”

Eager for the sun to warm his fur, Teshi turned his back on the wolf to head for the entrance without another thought. His skin prickled a little once he could no longer see his conversational partner, but he was far more interested in getting back into the sunlight. Besides, the wolf had agreed readily enough to not duking it out right here and now. Teshi might still be a little nervous about him—he was so strange!—but the wolf had no reason to make a move now! He’d even said he was just ‘learning’! Whatever that meant. Teshi paused before taking another step, glancing over his shoulder at the wolf. The weirdo didn’t seem at all bothered by this cave. In fact, he was acting like he was perfectly at home! Huh. There was a thought. Maybe he actually lived here?

Before Teshi could open his mouth to ask the question at the tip of his tongue, the wolf spoke again, giving his own name in turn. Everbane? Well, that answers that. His eyes widened then, the title of alpha suddenly hitting him and catching him off guard. Well…hell. He hadn’t really expected that. And then Teshi blinked, confusion in his blue gaze as he turned back to face Hephaestus. “Wait. Then…why are you here? In this cave and not on that mountain of yours?” His head tilted, completely at ease in the wake of his own curiosity.

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Hephaestus watched carefully at the reaction of the younger male who seemed quite surprised with the demon's response, though maybe Hep could salvage a member from this meeting. The younger male soon spoke in a stutter of confusion it seemed, then a name appeared. Teshi. It was a unique name one that he had never heard before. Then Hep noted Teshi trying to decide which path to take whether it be darkness or light the older male cared neither, though with the speech that came the dark fellow could have almost figured that answer. "As you wish Teshi, do lead the way." Baritones rippled from his lips in a noxious manner as his orange eyes seemed to come to life. "I won't bite." Chuckling lightly as he waited for the younger male to exit the caverns.

Soon Teshi began to turn and make his way toward the sunlight his steps seemed like they should have been quicker but maybe he was nervous? It was amusing how Hephaestus had such an ability to work his way underneath others skin, it was like a game for him. Large paws carried him in long slow strides behind Teshi as his tail swished back and forth in a relaxed manner, allowing the male to take all the time he needed. Hep paused for a moment as a large paw lifted as a surprised look crossed his features, "I was looking for new members, figured I'd see what was lurking near the caverns." The same old honest and straightforward responses due to the fact that Hep believed everyone could handle the truth or not. Then after he had spoke his large skull came near the hindquarters of Teshi and gave a rough nudge.

Grinning wickedly as he waited for Teshi to continue out of the caverns, as light was pouring through the entrance that wasn't too far off. Hephaestus knew he had probably frighten Teshi with his touch cause there was warning just the male did what he wanted no matter the repercussions. Life was about living and taking any risk he possibly could, Hep was one to live off thrill and that was mostly because his emotions were not normal. They were frozen and only portrayed since a young age Hep had no real feelings and the male had become quite interested if he could ever actually feel again. It would be a toss up but Hep was quite alright if he never did, the male was quite pleased with his life. 

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Hephaestus’ answer echoed from behind Teshi and he smiled at the thought that he wasn’t the only one to want to explore the caverns. Sure, he’d eventually called it quits, but no one had to know that! He opened his mouth to reply, only to stumble forward at the unexpected shove, Hephaestus’ bulkier body causing him to lose his balance. He yelped in surprise and upon regaining his footing, spun around to face the other wolf, ears slightly pinned back in anticipation of an attack. Heart pounding in his ribcage, wide blue eyes scrutinized Hephaestus only to be met with a sharp grin and no other evidence of aggression.

“Wha—what was that for?” Teshi immediately stopped speaking when his own bewildered voice met his ears and then hurriedly continued with a narrow-eyed glare in Hephaestus’ direction. “Seriously! Are you testing me? Is this some other scheme to ‘learn’ something?” They weren’t far from the entrance of the cave, but the welcoming sunlight seemed leagues away. He just didn’t understand this guy! One moment he seemed like an alright guy, and then the next he was doing something that threw Teshi off kilter!

ooc: Short, but I wanted to get something out tonight.

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Teshi was indeed far too nervous always cautious and unsure of himself, Hephaestus could not understand why. It made the male think deeply of this wolf, there had to be something within him that he knew he was superb at. This is why Hephaestus pushed the boundaries not only to understand but also to help the younger wolf. Teshi reacted in the way he thought he would, freaked out and jumpy. His words that came forth were shaky and uncertain questioning came out, then more quick abrupt words. Hephaestus finally spoke his thoughts no longer able to contain his words, "Teshi this is not my problem you see.." He paused for a moment and then continued. Hephaestus voice was deep and demanding, his dark aggression taking over. "Why do you have no confidence? Why are you so timid?" He questioned intently stepping closer to the male and with no signs of aggression.

Hep was not going to attack Teshi in fact he wished to help him due to the tortured amusement had gone on long enough. "If I am the only one you have feared in a long time then confront me! Tell me where are your skills at?" He demanded for an answer. Teshi needed to find what it was in him that he could assure himself with. Hephaestus knew he had skills in battle and intelligence now where did Teshi excel? Hephaestus would get it out of the younger male one way or another. No matter what had taken part in his past he needed to overcome it and grow! Hephaestus intently gazed at Teshi, the tangerine eyes meeting the blues carefully watching and never breaking eye contact. The mocha male knew he was intimidating to some and therefore Teshi needed to overcome that fear when there was no reason to fear.

Hephaestus shook his coat to relax his muscles but the calm composure was kept, Teshi needed to see that no matter what he did he meant no harm. Now if his hackles were raised and teeth bared then yes Teshi should fear for his life but this was not the case and it had never been. The massive wolf stood only inches from Teshi waiting to see what he would do, if he attacked it was out of fear and denial if he ran Hep would hunt him down until the younger male confronted his fear. Hephaestus was a dark fellow but he always wished to help make others stronger in some manner or another and he would start with Teshi.

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Wary blue eyes watched the wolf in front of him. Barely into adulthood as he was, the confidence he currently wielded was born of the brashness of youth. He would not admit that the unsettling combination of the dark cavern and Hephaestus’…oddness had shaken him though. He took a step back when Hephaestus spoke, and then another when the wolf neared him, though he did not seem as threatening now. Annoyance sparked in Teshi at his words and he scowled, lifting his chin defiantly. ”You said you’d love to taste my insides! Not trusting you after that isn’t timidity, you ass!”

Hephaestus spoke again and Teshi would have laughed if the wolf’s intense gaze hadn’t caught and held his own. Maybe it was the way Hephaestus seemed to continually freak him out only to not actually do anything, but indignation was beginning to be the sole emotion Teshi was feeling about this entire encounter. And Teshi had never been great at watching his words before they spilled from his lips. “This is rich. You talk like I’m the one with a problem, but you’re the one who can’t seem to stop himself from messing with others!” He was not an aggressive wolf by nature. Even now there was no growl in his voice but instead a healthy dose of irritation. “I don’t have to tell you a damn thing, so why don’t you just back off? Why do you even care?”

At heart, Teshi was a light-hearted and spirited thing; one who rarely let the world get him down for long and who was always looking for the next adventure. But that did not mean he was a stranger to fear or sadness or anger. And while he often desperately wanted others to like him, he was also exceedingly stubborn and quite capable of putting his foot down when he thought the situation called for it.

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Hephaestus smirked with Teshi's comment as he called him an ass it wasn't the first time or the last and the demon knew it. "You make a good point Teshi." His deep baritones rumbling from his chest as he watched Teshi carefully curious to see what would happen next. "No Teshi you are correct I in fact do have many problems but I accept them, don't you worry." As a smile graced his lips and tangerine eyes studied the male carefully. Hephaestus then allowed his haunches to decline the grand male sat, allowing Teshi to relax a bit because Hep truly meant the younger male no harm. He honestly just wanted to see the male have some backbone and basically stand up for himself when faced with a challenge. The left front paw began to push around a small pebble in a casual manner, as he waited to see what Teshi would do in response to his completely relaxed nature.

The demon's gaze became intently focused as Teshi asked the questions and Hep thought for a moment before replying, analyzing his thoughts and make sure it was what he wanted. "Even if I did care you wouldn't believe me." He smirked as he spoke, being completely honest. Hephaestus was interested in Teshi and could see him as a valued member if he wished to accompany him back to the mountain. Nostrils inhaling and exhaling as he pondered more thoughts, possibly he would spit out the offer and see what would happen. "Teshi care to come to the mountain?" He questioned without really caring what would happen, whether he declined or accepted Hephaestus would move along either way not caring in the least. The male was pleased with the younger male he was indifferent and full of life which Hep seemed to lack sometimes, feeling frozen majority of the time.

Even though he portrayed the emotions that he should feel, but down deep does not. Which usually means one is a sociopath, though others wouldn't truly wish to know this. It was a scary condition indeed but Hep believed one day he would feel something again even if only one being could make him feel. Ears twisted on top of his large skull as he waited for Teshi to speak, no real emotion or features were on his face being quite serious it seemed. Tail curling around him as his paw continued to toss the pebble about as he sat, watching and waiting as the morning turned to afternoon. 

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Teshi’s face could only be described as skeptical when Hephaestus gave his assurances that he was aware of and accepted his faults. "Riiiiight," he said, annoyance coloring his tone as he watched the other wolf take a seat on the cave floor. They had never made it outside though the sunlight was now illuminating their area of the cave. Teshi’s blue eyes briefly tracked the small rock that skittered across the ground before returning to Hephaestus’ gaze. He had yet to present himself as a threat—in fact, the guy was looking pretty laid back. "Ya know, I don’t really believe that," Teshi drawled, ease settling into his bones, though he stayed standing.

The other male continued to speak and Teshi couldn’t help rolling his eyes at the statement that left Hephaestus' mouth. Did the guy just like being enigmatic or something? To be honest, Teshi didn’t know if he should ever believe a word the wolf said. But even Teshi’s doubts could’t keep him from immediately paying attention at the proposal that next reached his ears. He blinked as Hephaestus’ question echoed in the cavern, taken aback by what the male seemed to be offering. He eyed the Hephaestus carefully. "You mean like...to stay?" He asked slowly, wanting to clarify that he’d heard right after the mess of a conversation they’d had.

Part of him was eager to jump at the opportunity; Teshi did not like being alone and even he could see the good luck in having an alpha invite him to a pack. But…well, he thought it was rather understandable that he wasn’t entirely sold on the idea. He looked at Hephaestus curiously. "Why? After all this--" He nodded his head toward the surrounding cavern and the meeting that had taken place within it. "—why would you offer that?"

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It was an odd offer after all he had somewhat tortured the male before him but Hep did that too a lot of wolves, usually only the ones he found interesting. It was obvious Teshi didn't believe him but in all honesty Hephaestus did accept every fault and flaw he came with, whether the young male would ever believe or not. "I haven't denied anything you've called me. Maybe altered the words but no denial, correct?" The baritones posed a question curious to see what Teshi would say in response to this. A grim smirk crossed his features as brilliant eyes continued to watch his every move, even his lips when he spoke.

Hephaestus let out a low chuckle even if the young male had rolled his eyes and answered the uncertain question quickly. "Of course to stay. I believe one such as yourself could grow as well as any skills you have be put to good use." The demon knew this proposal was a questionable one, due to the fact that Hep hadn't made himself the most likeable. Though Teshi had to admit one thing, that the devil was being completely honest. The fellow was himself and blunt as ever, which showed honesty in it's truest form. Cocking his skull to the side he waited for more, since Teshi had certainly become a wolf of questions.

Hephaestus thought of his question and it was quite valid due to the recent events. "Why not?" Hep questioned and paused as he gazed into Teshi's eyes, then spoke once again. "You are becoming a fine wolf. Permafrost could use another member with different skills, even if their Alpha is a bit odd." The words were filled with many meanings, though lathered in their usual alluring toxin. Large paws shifted only slightly as the mocha hued beast sat, awaiting the acceptance or denial of the offer put on the table.