i want to tear your heart out // anger

[Atticus Roux]

Atticus had grown to dislike Jormungand, especially after seeing him being dragged into Tanglewood while he remained in their territory with Sweeney. The news of his dishonor spread quick. While he had only met the man once, hearing how he could ruin his and The Pitt's relationship with Tanglewood rubbed him the wrong way, especially when it endangered his dual-alliance. The wolf held the same attitude for Dante. The kids, on the other hand, he wouldn't judge. He understood if they were angry, just like Sweeney was after Jervis was publicly executed. With proper guidance and someone listening, maybe they'd end up in a good place just like the troubled pair had.

A screech erupted throughout the jungle. His head snapped up from the herbs he was gathering instantly, a narrowed gaze focusing on the silhouette far away. Green leaves floated to the floor as he dropped the herbs Atticus was picking. With a quick pace, the canine travelled over. Golden hues noticed the crowd that had gathered around the panicked child, carefully surveying Kold and Hydrostatics reactions as they were partially ignored. His teeth gritted together.

Pawsteps subtly navigated closer. His hindlegs lowered to the floor as he sat down in silence. He couldn't say anything regarding the potential death of their father, as he was apart of both groups, but he hoped that peace would remain between his two homes. "If it's any consolation, I don't think Tanglewood's leader would risk the neutrality we have now for the death of one man," he remarked. Atticus sure hoped so at least...