Moonspear i pay my debt in hugs

the figure of the man appeared, and acrux sprung forward with energetic steps. "alaric!" he cried out with a wide smile and swaying tail. a few bounds were taken towards the councilor, legs nearly extended to reach out for a hug when an unfamiliar voice cut through the air. 

immediately in reaction the boy's guard hairs surged up like porcupine quills, lips curled upwards to express discomfort as he spun around to face the voice's owner. some nervousness smoothed over at the vaguely recognizable figure of the strange creature, but the sight of anyone unfamiliar left the boy on edge. 

he considered for a moment to offer an apology, though the distant sound of wailing took hold of his attention instead. he took a few restless steps backward until he was parallel with alaric, an anxious glance given to the raven coated man.