Iktome Plains the road of trials

the name was splendid; anti had truly never heard anything like it before. the words that seemed to tumble from the other man’s maw were confusing, for many reasons. the guardian was not even certain what this wolf called himself. perhaps it was the same name – zeke – and that was his reason for attempting to offer it so freely to anti. the sunwalker would not have known any better. it was not as though he could ask this charming fellow for his calling. anti only believed that it was prudent for him to remain focused on their conversation. he was fearful of losing the companionship so soon after having found it. there were not many who were accepting of his muteness for very long. the volgra did what he could to hold onto them.
 
it seemed that this wolf knew an astounding amount about wooing the ladies. at least, the confidence that he carried with his statement seemed to suggest this. anti would not have known better. he was entirely unfamiliar with the ways of common courtship. it interested him to hear the way that this one spoke of it. the instruction that was provided was for anti to ‘own’ his new moniker. for a moment, the guardian blinked in confusion and glanced toward the ground with an expression of concern. his gaze rose upward like rolling fog and locked with zane’s. anti nodded his head and drew his crown higher, attempting to show a proud physique. it felt unbelievably silly to him, but he was dedicated to proving his worth.