Grouse Thicket no more innocence left to spill

Lio had no clue that they were being tested. Of course, they'd had tests back in Carroch Valley, but none quite like this. So perhaps that was why they were not immediately afraid of the massive creature barreling toward them, snarling as though he was truly angry. 

The impact of the darker wolf against their body was jarring - he was much larger than they, after all, - but Lio still made no move to run. They ended up on their back, round eyes staring up at their assailant in confusion. 

But there were no teeth that would connect with their face. No actual pain, aside from the ache of their body being thrown back like it had been. 

They were fine. 

"Was... that what you wanted to show me?" they questioned, tipping their head to the side as they stared up at the green-eyed creature. He had been smiling only moments before - they didn't know what had happened to make him so angry all of a sudden. 

Lio still had not noticed the other wolf behind them just yet.