Dragoncrest Cliffs Snapdragons

She was relieved to hear that perhaps Loko and adobo might not be competitive over rank. She realized perhaps that because she often egged Loko into play fights or competitions, she’d assumed he might be more competitive when in fact perhaps he simply liked to play. She liked the dynamic they shared, where they were able to share in youthful, playful moments together. 

One of the pups stirred, and Chacal smiled. It was hard to concentrate on pack business matters when they babes were so sweet and young and soft. She could easily have lost all interest in their conversation in that quiet lull while her mother contemplated, as she was content simply to watch her youngest siblings nurse. 

But when Erzulie’s gaze sought hers, she looked up. Her ears flicked forward as Coraline’s name was mentioned. Coraline’s name elicited a response in Chacal that she hid as well as she could. She still wanted to find out who had attacked her sister, and make them pay for it. She had perhaps dismissed the idea of having Coraline’s as a leader so that she might have time to heal- both physically and emotionally. But, perhaps Coraline herself would be the better judge of that. 

”I t’ink it might be somet’in we talk to den each about, privately. See if Dey ‘ave interest, any ambition. See if Dey ‘ave suggestions, if Dey demself do not want leadership.” She said. Her smile was lightly ashamed. ”I t’ink mebbe it be best if you speak to Coraline…I feel like I may know her de least of dat litter.”