Totoka River teeth like kindling

immediately the tears cease, and the smaller male nods. the paw on his chest is rigid, threatening, and it thrills some primal part of him. yes, this one will do. erys can see it in his eyes- the desire to save, to nurture. he rises slowly to his feet, weak with exhaustion, and follows the raven man without question.

erys glances snidely over his shoulder and shoots the woman a smug grin. she can keep her pathetic carcass. this man is strong, healthy- and he has promised more. fresh meat. hips swaying, tail aloft, he follows the one who has piqued his interest.

"thank you." he murmurs, lashes heavy over yellow eyes. in truth he is beyond exhausted. beyond desperate. he will take any scrap given to him and he will do so gratefully.