Duskfire Glacier take a look around you and get a good whiff

Lane had departed with many teasing remarks about leaving Meerkat alone with Veteran and Wayfarer, yet it wasn't her two immediate charges that would present a challenge today. Before the coach could say "boo," she suddenly had a fight on her hands.

Though she didn't particularly care for the older pup's bullying attitude toward Sikuliak, she understood that this was all part of establishing the pecking order among themselves. Unfortunately, his smaller size and younger age put Liak at a disadvantage. Still, Meerkat didn't intend to interfere. As long as there was no bloodshed, everything should be fine.

Of course, there was bloodshed.

"Hey," Meerkat said loudly, moving to crowd the pair of pups. "Hey," she repeated, trying to gently push at Liak's shoulder. "Let go, Liak." If he did as he was told, she hoped to get in between the two before the older pup—who must be the enigmatic Makatza—could retaliate and the situation escalated.