Stone Circle ; all have been led astray

Now that the air had changed, the russet folded herself into a sitting position, paws close together as her molten eyes darted between the three - actively cataloguing their conversation. Her expression took an almost feline quality, as if looking at a particularly interesting insect. Something was off about their dynamic, and if she were truly honest they weren't coming across as a united front. Not in the slightest, there was too much disharmony. To her outside eyes, Oath could tell not everyone was on the same page and that was a weakness others could exploit. She'd remember that for future encounters. Golden eyes shifted to Merrit and she met his raised brow with one of her own. He'd tried to throw his Partiarch under the bus by withholding pertinent information; and in front of strangers, no less. It was bold, and very, very stupid. However, a part of the she-wolf respected his gall and her lips turned up in amusement.

The laughter faded from her eyes when Merrit spoke up, defending Goose and re-announcing that she had knowledge when it came to healing. Her eyes narrowed as she studied him, guaging his angle. Her attention darted from the Matriarchs swollen belly, and then to Goose. That wasn't the reason, her brain supplied as she cocked her head at Merrit, especially considering Merrit was Valettes child. This was not the dams first go-round. Oath rolled her shoulders, a habit, before letting the matter go. She'd explore it some other day. Instead, she tured to Valette.

"We didn't get this far by being lazy," Oath was the very face of nonchalance, face schooled into careful neutrality. "We're not looking for charity, we can certainly pull our own weight."

I expect no less, lol. Oath's an aquired taste!