"Likewise, Ahna. Let's get us all through this alive," Fendros said with a grin, before leaning across and kissing Ahnasha on the lips. Experimenting with his grip, Rhazii brought Fendros' finger to his mouth and began to suck on it. Fendros looked down at Rhazii again. "Even you, little one. Especially you."

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There were a few things that Janius wanted to say to Kaleeth. One of which was something that was normally addressed quickly with new members of the pack, but due to the relative lack of humanoid activity in the swamp, Kaleeth had been spared it up until now. Janius hoped that when he mentioned the pack's occasional cannibalism, Kaleeth wouldn't be too put off.

"If you aren't too close to needing to turn, you should have more control. I'd say that the only way Vinaremo or the cultists could make you turn on him is if he started threatening you too much. Even so, you [i]will[/i] need to transform if you get caught in a position you can't get out of in your regular form. No matter what happens." Janius shifted across the bed and put a hand on Kaleeth's shoulder, "If all goes smoothly, though, that won't have to happen. Just be prepared."