Phantom Hollow Pick ya partners by the paw

Esteban, to his credit, was only slightly late, and took his spot like the rest. He caught most of what was going on, but he'd probably have to ask later for a simpler explanation. The gist of what he understood was that they would be paired up as 'den mates', to which he assumed correctly the meaning. He nodded and shrugged at the Malice. "Good plan to me," he said.

He looked about and saw Mitanni suggesting they buddy up, and responded with a smile and a playful wink. She was the only one he actually trusted at the moment, besides maybe Cog.