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He wasn’t convinced. Mother could be hard to read. Something like what Chaudry had done would certainly elicit a reaction. Positive, if he were lucky. But it entirely depended on her mood. He’d better hope she had a good trip. 

But regardless, he could be excited. He could allow himself that. And in fact, his pristine black tail swayed for the first time in weeks at the mention of his father. His head moved, and his half-gaze found his brother’s. 

”I..am happy for you, Chaudry.” he said, a stiff smile making its way across his unpracticed muzzle.