Redsand Canyon once upon a younger year

As soon as Donovan begrudgingly agreed, Derg had made his way up to the pair.
Hastily, may I add.
But soon enough, he could see Donovan cuddling the poor little thing he'd dragged in. Like a toddler with a fallen fledgeling.

"I'm glad you're having fun," he purred.
Did he want Donovan to stop so he could join in? Or did he actually care about the lives of others?
This little specimen certainly didn't seem too happy about Donovan's...playtime.

He dipped his head, sniffing at Hide.
"Of course you can."