Bramblepoint Self-appraisal

Mason had no real interest in fighting anymore. Steady sounded a bit dejected, but Mason didn’t really want to have this conversation right now. He didn’t hate his Uncle for what he did, but he did wish he could manage to learn to defend himself without someone jumping in. The cougar, this, every time he had a chance he didn’t actually keep the chance. Although he knew he was being stupid, because he couldn’t defend against a cougar.
 
The pale boy returned his Uncle’s nudge and fell in step with the larger male. He was ready to go home, and he realised that alienating one friend was enough for the day.