Damn aggravating, stupid thorns! His teeth sunk deep against his soft padded foot, pulling out another of the pesky, pokey things. He had dodged a fairly recent scent of a bobcat, and this was the price he was paying. This mess, maybe a tangle with a bobcat would have been worth it. How ridiculous he would look, showing up on Copper Rock Creeks front door with sore paws from thorns, a pup could have been smart enough to scoot around. The Ghastly Woods were just that, and he had no idea the plant he walked into was so prickled until he was filling the tiny, sharp pains underfoot. That time there wasn't much to do, but attempt to jump out. Now the Tainn was trying to rid himself out the tiny, yet painful things.


Spitting out a mouthful, as they liked to stick inside his mouth as well, he went in for another grab, wondering if he'd ever get them out. Maybe, Torla would know something...or...He had to stop his thought. Naira was not around any more. Wait, there was Nina. She could possibly know a better way. With a thoughtful gleam to his eye, his lips twisted in a half grin. Maybe she would not laugh at his predicament. It was too bad Ice couldn't help him. Ice seemed more helpful with mental problems, rather than physical ailments. He half wished he had brought him with him. it had been nice, no talking, but just lingering with the pack watching the pups enter the new world. Triell was here for a reason, and he still wasn't sure how it would affect him nor Swift River. He kept telling himself he was coming for a visit. Tell her the good news,Rhysis had mysteriously disappeared from Relic Lore. Did he tell her she had nieces or nephews? Would she want him to stay, like he had told her he would? Would she think it was too soon, like he did?


Tongue licked over the tender bits of his toes, and he let out a loud sigh of his frustration. Mud.. He needed mud he decided, and pushed his hind legs off the coated ground of dead leaves. There had to be mud somewhere. The spring? Should he venture to the creek itself? Stupid question. He was not apart of Copper Rock Creek even if his brother was in charge, it would be a stupid move. It was with half a limp his nostrils perked, and he sought for some mud to cure his wounds.

He felt like a fool, to be trailed so close and unknowing to it at all. When the brown male pulled himself forward into his sight, Triell did not bat an eye. Instead his expression darkened by a degree wondering why he was following him, and showing himself now. Triell needed mud, and rather not deal with a pest of sorts. The wolf looked young, when Triell tested his scent not only did it tell him this wolf was his age, the young man had the scent of Copper Rock Creek. Great. Maybe, he had good reason to follow him. How would the Tainn put his mind to rest? Dark mask shifted from small irritation to thoughtful. What was the best way of explaining himself?

"Well, I was hoping to tell your pack of some news actually. Some good news my brother, Ruiko, would appreciate, and perhaps even Nina and Volkan." A brow raised, daring him to test the words Triell had spoken for he thought he had done a pretty smooth job of answering him. His sun fire colored eyes met the deep brown of the Creek wolf briefly to try to gauge his thoughts. He soon had to shift his weight between his paws, a tiny thorn still lodged somewhere in his poor paw. Annoyance flickered on his face, and he took a breath to counter it. He had a shorter fuse these day, and had no mind to go off like some wild fire cracker on someone doing their job as he would have. He did flip his nose, indicating to move onward. "About this mud?" He inquired, hoping to have some help locating it sooner rather than later.

Triell was hoping he would sound believable, apparently he did not. Someone had done this before it sounded by the way the small guardian chose his words. The black Tainn had to hold his breath not to mutter any curse of annoyance. This was simply the way it was, and the wolf was doing his job, just like he would have done. "Fine, you don't believe me, and that proves you're not a dope. I'll wait," he mumbled dryly trying to hold his irritaiton. He should have howled for them, but some how he was sure he would have gotten the same conclusion.


Nothing could have prepared the Tainn for the wolf who had to drag herself to the gathering. He did not instantly recognize her because she was battered and bruised, even eyeless, and his yellow eyes fell upon her in a troubled form. What had happened to Nina? "Nina?" He questioned, his tone changed to sincerity and question. "Who did this to you? What happened?" He questioned. Ignoring the subordinate he walked over to her, and still could not believe his eyes. She looked terrible, and he wondered if he could help her. "Nina, can I get you something?" Compared to her whatever thorns in his feet he could no longer feel. He let out a sigh, partially shaking his head. "I may have some good news for you though....Rhysis is gone."

Nina looked like she should be resting, rather than attending to him, and Kashikoi's questions. It seemed even with injuries she could not sit around doing nothing. Triell admired that, but wondered if it was for the best. Did Ruiko know? She slipped, tumbling down he went to help her, but she had already regained her posture..what could be any way. She was long silent for what he wished to know, and he thought she would not tell him. It was obvious someone had done damage to her, but who? Triell doubted he would know the wolf, and it wasn't like he would be starting a hunt for his head. The state she was in, he would like a name. A reason would be better, and he held his lips, pressed in a tight line in wait.

The silence seemed to take forever, her probably mauling over what information she could part with. Then he was given too much. Her own sibling at inflicted this damage, she was supposedly okay now, and she was happy about Rhysis assuming Naira was gone. The cherry on the top of the whole god awful thing was Volkan was not here either. This Triell couldn't even move, nor breathe. She was gone too? Heart though beating just fine, it almost felt like it had slowed it's pace. He wanted to think Rhysis had to have something to do with it. But..why? Nothing made sense, and his head hurt. He was lost in his daze until he noticed Kashikoi at Nina's side, talking to him. All Triell could do was bob his head, swallowing the saliva in his mouth to ease his now dry throat. Slowly he followed down into the creek, letting his eyes rest to the muddy bank. He couldn't feel anything, and was faintly aware Kashikoi was asking about him again. Triell wasn't sure if he wanted to answer. He had already told him, and his yellow eyes flicked to Nina. Now, he couldn't remember what he had told her about himself.

He had to physically move, and prodded into the muddy bank. It seemed pointless, but he started digging his paws in the slimy stuff. "I told you. I'm Ruiko's younger brother, and a friend of Volkan and Nina. What else do you want to know?" There was an edge to his voice, but it was faint because Triell was certain he was starting to go numb.