Heading back to base ( open )

Ruadh’s eyes narrowed a little bit at the female’s response – he wasn’t really sure if that had been meant as an insult or if it was just an unfortunate phrasing of words. Nevertheless, he let it slide – there was nothing to suggest that she would try to start something (again), and he certainly didn’t want to, especially over a simple misunderstanding. Not when they’d finally made their peace. No, he simply nodded in understanding of the rest of her comment. Now that was something he could definitely relate to. Trust.

For just a moment, the red dog’s head, turned away from Jayashri, bowed low and sadness shone in his eyes. This dog was smart not to trust anybody, and would be even smarter not to trust him. Because he was a liar. Everything he did was a lie. His very existence was a lie. For someone to trust him unquestionably was not something he could bear to think about. He knew he would only disappoint. That’s why, like this dog, he did not trust either. But unlike her, he wasn’t scared of someone else letting him down...

Although his thoughts felt as if they went on forever, in actuality there was only a brief pause before Ruadh spoke in a low voice. That’s smart. No matter what, others will always let you down or turn around and bite you in the back. That’s right, not just me, but even she let me down. He cleared his mind, steeled his eyes, and when Ruadh turned his head to look at Jayashri, all traces of his distress were gone and a sly smirk was planted on his lips. You know what? I think I’m actually beginning to like you. Well, there was a reason he had joined this pack, and even though it was a small one, the attitude of this female was gratifying. Despite what I may have thought at first, you have your head screwed on straight.

Jayashri’s reaction to the ‘rumbling stomach’ elicited a light chuckle from the setter. What’s that look for? There was an evil glint in his eye, but the tone was less the rude snark of earlier and more gentle teasing. Did the rats manage to evade the mighty assassin? He just couldn’t help the little joke, now he was more at ease. Well... he paused for a moment, thinking of his own experiences with the land and where the best chance of prey might be, If you’re looking for something a bit bigger, the outskirts are our best bet.

Returning Jaya’s own with a wider smile of his own, Ruadh turned towards the exit and started to move towards the fresh air. Well, I did say I was hungry, too. And something other than rabbit would be nice. So I guess you’re stuck with me as a hunting partner this time. Though he did wonder how they would be able to bring a larger carcass back to the pack as well. He supposed they’d cross that bridge when they came to it.