The silver wolf might be somewhat inexperienced as a lead stallion, but he is far from short on brains.

Akkadian’s arrival has the nervous mare’s anxiety at an all-time peak. Instead of relief at the sight of a familiar face, the russet mare looks even more confused, especially at the explanation the young, spotted stallion offers Annubis.

Inwardly, the beast chuckles, his golden eyes glittering in the dappled light with the mirth and amusement that had the wolf within cackling. Even he had to give the boy an A for effort and ingenuity, however obviously false it might be.

A single corner of his lip twitches upwards in amusement as a single brow raises in suspicion. ”I see…” he murmurs, a smirk fixating upon his handsome features as a single hind hoof cocks against the root-strewn path, comfortably. ”I suppose you did take the time to ensure that there was no panther, correct? I would hate for her to have been right.” he muses, glancing halfheartedly towards the path behind the duo. A single fluted lobe twitches as a snort escapes his lips. Obsidian tail flicks idly against his muscular hocks as the stallion shakes his broad frame. ”Make sure to keep your eyes open for more than just panthers as well. Lucifer has declared war against us, and I would hate for you to lose members of your budding herd to that bastard.” he half growled, the anger once again flaring in his breast. He glances again at the confused mare, offering her a warm smile. ”Make sure she knows too.” he finishes, dipping his broad head to the painted mare respectfully.