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Childish as he tended to be -- though, considering his age, not entirely surprising -- Xan denied any responsibility, claiming to have no share in this. But he had seen the fear on the child's face, and the resentment on Xan's. Cicero had expected nothing less than these words, but he did not intend to let Xan get away without doing as he was told. Xan was perhaps still young, but he was no longer the young pup that Cicero had taught how to fight.

"Watch your words," Cicero said sharply as he revealed a snarl, his voice changing as he spoke and felt the beast stir for a moment.

As Xan tried to push past him, Cicero's ears pulled back and he revealed parted teeth as he snapped at Xan's face in warning not to thwart his authority.