"Well. Not someone like me. Just me. Specifically." He shrugged it off as if it didn't bother him. In truth, it didn't. They were right to be distrustful. But the wolf whose skin he was wearing? He was shit at hiding it. The masked male shook his head. "Anyway..." he muttered as a way of discontinuing the line of talk.
"I could go for a friendly spar or two. Perhaps another day, you and I can have a go. Once your injury is fully healed, of course." Zerxes grinned as if it weren't obvious that included giving himself time to gain strength as well. "I'll be sure to ask."
When he paused to say his piece, his brows raised when she tried to pin it back on him. "Darlin'...the burden of trust doesn't lie with me." He turned back around to face her fully, smiling gently. "You lot would show more brotherhood to a strange loner over me and I'm part of your pack. If you think that doesn't affect my trust in you, you'd be sorely mistaken." He nodded and began walking off once more. "I am part of the family, Leotie. Maybe give some thought on what family means to you. If you need me, you know where to find me." With the darling little pup.