“Ate….come.” When she didn’t respond she called out to her again.

“It is I Selene, “in one swift movement she stands on her hind legs then leans forward resting all four of her paws on the ground. Retracting her massive fangs she released a roar so loud it silenced the crowd. The impact of her roar caused all to back away in fear. Witnessing it all Jaeil was confused more than ever, never had seen Ate show such aggressive behavior towards her. She had enough and before she began walking towards the path towards her Tulsila stepped ahead of her. Like Selene she too had fought alongside Ate, and always felt comfortable around her something was wrong and she hoped to discover why. Stepping in front of Selene, she calls out to Ate hoping to calm her.

“Ate old friend it is I Tulsila calm yourself, “she says in a soothing tone. Recognizing her voice and scent she retracts her fangs her once aggressive demeanor had subsided. Although, Tulsila felt comfortable around her she didn’t dare come any close to her.

“Ate come!” Both Selene and Tulsila turn their heads to see Jaeil standing near the beginning of the path doing as commanded Ate runs to her. Greeting her friend she playfully licks her in the face. Watching the two embrace Tulsila stared at Selene curiously feeling her gaze upon her she turns to face her.

“If you have concern I suggest you voice it.”

“Ate seek to charge you like a crazed goat.”

“She has remained here for three sunrises surely lack of appetite has clouded the mind.”

“She did not show Jaeil or I the same.” Her questioning was aggravating and hinted towards more than a concern.

“What is it you imply break words?”

“Her aggressive behavior towards you raises concern is it possible the great panther knows hidden truths we do not?” She says in a smug tone.

“She does not I suggest you do not press further, “she says walking back down the path. Watching her walk away Tulsila felt her blood boil.

“Lying cunt, “she whispers to herself. She knew she was hiding something and since she disdained no one greater she vowed to discover what she was hiding. Careful not to draw any further attention to herself Selene kept great distance between herself and Ate.