Boartusk Heights to the boneyard

tags for ref or joining <3

The passing moons had marked several big changes for the small family. They had moved to a more spacious rendezvous site, and the two children had begun to join their ageing father on shorter hunting trips. Emilio in particular had excelled at this, meeting each challenge with a strength unmatched by his wisp of a brother. 

Red clouds signified dawn as the niño skulked the palace grounds searching for something to occupy his growing boredom. @Scoria's doting had moulded him into a rather spoiled brat, and his near constant victorious wrestling matches with @Diego had left him yearning for a more challenging opponent. Perhaps one of @Reyna's royal fledgelings would do?

Rarely would he interact with her brood bar the occasional gathering; they were a wholly different class after all. A curious thought urged him onwards until he was standing at the entrance to the royal palace itself; its cavernous opening obscured in shadows. Wetting his nose confirmed presence of those who lived within. 

With confident strides, Emilio passed the threshold and delved into the tunnel until his vision was enshrouded by darkness.