Redtail Rise metamorph

With each passing day, his confidence grew. As did his aggression and desire to dominate and possess. It was not entirely because of Lilia and his victory. The arrival of his brothers and sisters played a huge role too. He was driven to protect them. 

But when Relic faced any of the adults, he dropped the act. As he did now, transforming into a submissive young man who knew and understood his place in the pack. To Augur he scooted, belly grazing the ground. His lowered body circling that of the giant thrice. Reaching to paw at his muzzle in appeasement, licking at his chin. A typical ritualized display of submission.

Never had words been shared between them. Augur was non verbal, and Relic had largely been the same, up until recently. Still, in his broken words he uttered. "Teach. Show to be best. For her...Lilia..."