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Before Kaertok could respond to her comment about the coast, two black wolves slunk into view. Despite her social proclivities, she felt a beat of trepidation at their approach. There was something intimidating about the way they moved, in perfect sync. They looked utterly identical too, down to a tear in each of their right ears. How'd that happen? Bat caught herself wondering right around the time Tegan greeted them openly and by name.

She blinked at him in surprise. He didn't greet them with only familiarity but casual friendliness. Bat wasn't prone to jealousy, though she did feel a mild pang of insecurity. These two were not only powerful in presence, they were also undeniably beautiful. Compared to them, Bat felt small and a little ugly. It was a strange and unpleasant feeling, which she caught and tried to brush away like a pesky fly.

Her pewter eyes flicked to Kaertok, who was now regarding the exchange with silent curiosity, and Bat decided to mimic him. She didn't say anything, giving the two new arrivals an opportunity to answer Tegan's question, though she tried to put on her best game face, tail waving tentatively as she marveled at this impromptu gathering. Well, she had wanted to socialize!