I'm born from chains

Even though he considered himself Sitri's friend he wasn't expecting such a joyful welcome from the big brute. He wagged his tail and returned Keith's bump with his own head. Once again Sitri reminded Keith of a puppy, a gigantic and imposing puppy that could easily rip his head off with a paw tied behind his back, if that was anatomically possible for a wolf of course... But what was most surprising about him was his words, "Oh wow!" he barked with genuine astonishment yet coated by a sarcastic tone. "Someone's been practicing their speech, haven't you?" he said with an amiable voice and a smile.

"I wasn't going anywhere... I just wanted to have some social interaction... I'm starting to feel like a hermit down there..." he said pointing back to his den. He hadn's been as active as he was used to lately, but there was a reason for it, he didn't want anyone to see his ugly wound, courtesy of -the always friendly- Kaname. He felt ashamed of having been defeated by such a despicable beast.