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"I trust no one's judgment of potential more than yours, Loki. And I assume you're not just referring to his coloring when you say he's at home with the shadows," Danel said while thoughtfully looking over the newest pup. Two in one day; what odds. Smiling that dark parody of a smile, the God-Alpha stepped toward Perun and lowered his head, meeting the pup's light blue eyes with his piercing emerald ones.
"So, little brother," Danel began, forgoing the use of the pup's formal name in favor of familiarity. "Is it in your destiny to be a part of the Brotherhood as well?"

"This one is not so promising, your lordship.." the Voice murmured, putting overly simpering emphasis on the title.
"Vanity, need for attention... No obvious strengths. Kill it and be done."

Danel actually felt the impulse to carry out the voice's command but he quickly checked himself, even more intensely studying Perun now. Strength was needed, yes, but quality was even more important. He would wait to judge..
"It would please me if you would demonstrate your skill with the shadows. Wrap yourself in them, show me you are worthy of my attention and Loki's recommendation."

Loki watched as the young pup melted into the shadows, drawing them in as if they were a flowing cloak. He was proud of his pick, though the pup was not as aggressive as some of the others, he had a natural affinity for the shadows that even some of the older members of the pack lacked.

"You see, My Lord, the shadows come to him as easily as they do myself. He has talent for stealth, too, My Lord. He was able to keep with me easily as I returned to our lands, and left no more trail than I."

Loki knew that this was a very dangerous time. If he were to bring one to the pack that the God-Alpha deemed unworthy, not only would the pup die, but his own status would be ruined. Loki took pride in the fact that the God-Alpha trusted him so much that he was allowed the freedom that others of his rank were not. He did not even think that other Omegas would dare speak to their God. Loki knew that any special treatment he recieved was due entirely to his ability to manipulate the situation, but his God was beyond manipulation. It scared him, and awed him at the same time to know that there was one such as Danel protecting the pack. There was no one more able to lead the Brotherhood to the glory they so deserved.

Loki let out a sigh of relief. His choice again allowed him his freedom. He bowed to his God. "Thank you, Lord" He turned to the pup, "You did well, Perun. Thank you." He figured that the little pup saved him, and deserved a little praise. Loki knew that this little pup was no where near his normal standards, but something about him called to the thief. Perhaps it was some repressed memory of his own youth, during the time when he was taken, or maybe it was just the stealthy way the pup had stalked away from his own cave. Whatever it was, he felt a connection to him, even if the vain little pup was too easy to manipulate.

He turned back to his God, and said, "I shall take him to the pack, and leave him with the teachers then. He should learn our ways quickly enough."

Danel had literally just been about to tell Loki to forgo taking Perun to the teachers and, instead, keep the pup as his apprentice in the art of thieving. But he was rudely interrupted by the very pup in question. Mildly annoyed, Danel's brilliant green eyes settled on Perun, boring into the top of the youngling's head. Lack of respect would never do..

"Never do indeed, twit. I told you you should have simply killed the whelp. And a good dose of punishment would teach the Thief to be more selective, I think.." the Voice whispered, worming it's way to the forefront once more.

Truly irritated now, Danel commanded imperiously, "Look upon me, Perun. Lift your eyes and meet those of your alpha." He waited for the pup to obey before he continued.
"You will go to the teachers first and learn what you can from them. Do not question further, Perun. I am your alpha, your god, your everything and you will obey." Saying all he needed to to Perun, Danel turned his focus back on Loki.
"I will accompany you both back to the packlands."

"Stupid Pup" Loki hissed at Perun. "Can't you tell when to NOT open your mouth!!" His normally low growling voice became almost a violent whip towards the pup. He began shaking, in anger towards Perun, and in fear of his god. He turned to his Alpha. "Of course, My Lord. It would be an honor, to escort you back to our home" Loki now only hoped that he would escape any punishment that would prevent him from thieving. He lived for the manipulation of situations, the hunt for new blood. He became restless, Bored, when he was stuck around the pack for too long. He could remember the last time he got Bored, and began trying to manipulate the higher members of the pack. The Weapon was easy, his bloodlust was a easy target. The Shield could be manipulated too, he had vices of his own. Loki had to remember that these wolves were not targets, that they could end his life with no consequences. Even the gammas made easy targets for his boredom, if he wasn't careful.

He shook his head. No he couldn't play that game. There was already too much strife in the pack. He HAD to stay out on the hunt. If this stupid pup ruined that, he would have an unfortunate accident. possibly fatal. He fell in behind his God, keeping his head low, showing his respect for his Lord.