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The youth shrank back as if stung by the words and Bazi bit her tongue, killing the smile. She never came across well - not like Scimitar, or Tuwawi, both of whom invited you in with the buttery softness of their voice. The Beta's voice was cold and brusque, and her choice of words rarely helped the situation.

"No - eat, please," she amended, giving her head a vigorous shake. Even whilst apologizing, her tone was curt and unwelcoming. "I was only going to offer to help you. I'm not that strong a hunter myself, so I could use the help -" Before she could dig herself into a deeper hole, a familiar scent turned Bazi's head towards the approaching male. No doubt he had heard the entire exchange - including her embarrassing admission, made doubly shameful by the fact that he had just led the entire pack in a hunt. The leader's ears fell flat and her mouth became a tight, black line.