Firefly Glen amidst the mists and fiercest frosts

Atlas' lack of response did not bother Osiris; many of their exchanges ended as this one had. Instead of lingering on the subject, the brothers moved on to address the matter of the fox coyote. 

Osiris considered Atlas' suggestion, drawing his tongue across his lips. "You're right," he drawled. "It will be two against one—it won't have a chance." Osiris fell silent as a plan of action formulated in his mind. "We'll move around the underbrush from opposite sides—but I'll need you to keep yourself hidden. Once we locate it, I will drive it in your direction, and you kill it." Although he wanted nothing more to eliminate the pest, Osiris knew that Atlas was stronger and that he was the one that was better suited for the job. 

"Does that sound good to you?" he prompted.