Jolon was now officially a slacker. A whiny bastard, that has stoop so low that his rank went with him. He had been here before many of the others in the higher tier, and still, he now was in the lower one. He had been with Asterr since the beginning, he had stood even higher than Noctura, and look where he was now. He didn't belong in this rank, he was a leader, a hero! Or well, he was. Now he just aimlessly wandered over the borders, too afraid to challenge anyone.

Today was the same day, but today he felt better. After spending the night with the sweet Ezimette, his worries were almost gone. He felt lighter, greater and more powerful. Perhaps his stories had brought him down by keeping them hidden for so long. But now they were gone, and only he and the white female knew about them.

The brute made his way over the many ridges, completely adapted to the life on the mountains. It had been a challenge before, but now his feet naturally found it's way over the many obstacles. Suddenly, his ears perked up and his tail flicked. A voice, one he didn't recognize. He pulled up his nose, and with a high tail, he ran up to where the voice seemed to come from. He may not have been in the best rank to show such dominance, but he didn't care for now. If it was an intruder, it better know it's place.

When he arrived, he saw his lovely companion and another light pelted female. He didn't recognize her at all, nor did he know she was a higher rank than him. If he would've known, he would've taken her on right now, to show he was more worthy. Instead, he stepped in front of Ezimette protectively, eyes on the stranger, oblivious to the fact this was just a small meeting between two pack members.

Friend or foe, stranger? He said in a demanding tone, just slightly pulling up his lip. What an oblivious man he was, indeed.

There was just the slightest hint of a smile on his muzzle when he felt Ezimette nuzzle him. Her touches were probably the best things in the world, even greater than the light of the sun. He almost forgot he was a bit grumpy because of the new face. Almost.

Well, what has she done so far for the pack? If I haven't seen her around, that means she is pretty new. I bet her rank will be in the lower tier. He whispered to Ezimette as she pressed against him. He just assumed her rank was lower, both by blindness and logic, although he was mistaken. He smirked when Eve spoke, almost sounding as sassy as him.

The whole pack, you say? I doubt it. He said, a wicked smirk playing on his lips. I haven't scent you here since today, I bet you don't know half of the lively souls that roam this part of the mountains. He said, letting his muzzle touch Ezimette's shoulder to nuzzle her.

It seemed he wasn't important anymore, as the stranger's gaze went to his girlfriend the lovely Ezimette. His smirk turned stoic, and his sunlit face almost angry. His land was even insulted. This was no hollow mountain, they were standing right on the cavern that was the pack's territory. And it wasn't strange either. These mountains were home. From here, you felt like you could reach for the stars. He let out a grumpy snort. 

This is no hollow mountain, you dalcop. He called, letting a foul word slip. We're standing right on our cavern.

Jolon snorted at Ezimette's comment, a mildly annoyed but at the same time amused sound as rich as a lively forest in spring. How could he be mad at her? She was his sunrise, his sound when he was surrounded by the midday silence, his wave that murderously and thunderously crashed into his weakened soul, her mane being the stark white foam. She was the silver lining on his grey cloud that was ready to drench the earth below with acid rain. She was the wind as warm and soothing as a lover's breath.

Strange hollow mountain... He repeated mockingly, his head shaking with every syllable in a comedic way. How had she even thought about it? How could it be that she was as blind as a bat with an instinct of a just born pup? Surely, the sun up in the mountains was as bright as a thousand golden fireflies, buzzing endlessly, but it wasn't enough to make you go blind.

She apologized though. The blind bat, which would now be her nickname for Jolon, had apologized to him. Well, it didn't really move him. She had already insulted his home, whether intentionally or not. Lubberwort... He murmured, cursing again. If there was no roof, there would be no cavern. It isn't a surprise that we're standing on our own roof. He said, feeling dumber and dumber the longer he spoke to her. No roof, no home, no place for us to argue. He followed in a sarcastic tone.

 

jolon snorted again, this time more of a laughing sound. Perhaps he was a little grumpy today, but it wasn't his fault. It was his past having been leaked, his position as Gamma now being that of Noc. But here he would draw the line. He would come on top eventually, as long as he kept on going, kept on going till the tides turned in his favor.

He chuckled, a soft, low sound much like a young bear. He heard what she was trying to say. It came as a shock for a moment. Did she truly see him like that? Or was it really just a slip of the tongue? Was his lower status enough for her? No, it was not. He needed to prove himself first before letting anyone back in his heart. He raised an eyebrow at her when she said she couldn't hunt. What had happened? What's the matter, Ezi? He asked concerned.

Then, he looked up at the other pale woman. She may not be all that bad, just a little... Stupid to put it simply. He thanked her though, with a small nod of his head and a faint smile.

As his cloud was talking, his eyes inspected her slim body. She did indeed look a little thinner than normal. Somewhere, he could understand her actions though. She just wanted to make things right with Asterr as well as the whole pack, and that was praiseworthy. Very noble, yet a little stupid. Her nuzzle had him holding back the words he wanted to say. He wanted to shout at her to never do that again, but he thought Asterr may have done so already. Besides, praising worked better than punishing, he knew. At least you're still standing, right? He purred.

After, his eyes darted back to Eve. He may have been a little harsh on her before. Oh well, it wasn't anything to start a fuss about. I don't mind at all. He responded cool. The truth may hurt some, yet it is the quickest way. I think the world would be a better place if we were all like you in a way. He said, hinting that he was complimenting her.