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Although he was not one of the five who shared his blood — nor even the blood of Chakliux! — Matteo was as good as any of the others to the panther. They were beloved to Chakliux, and so even though they did not represent the same bond the two men shared, they were beloved to him.

Dutch tipped his head to howl back, inviting the young man deeper into the territory while he set off to meet him. He wasn't sure what this might be about, but he decided he was flattered instead of worried by the summons, and correspondingly, there was an extra spring in his step when he came to Matteo at last.

"Look how you've grown!" he could not help but exclaim — "We must be the same size, now! Perhaps we should spar, one day! I could teach you a thing or two."

He admired the young man with happy, wistful eyes a moment longer before offering a smile of welcome.

"It is good to see your face, Matteo. What can I do for you?"