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Started February 27, 2019 by @_sleeby_rat_

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Arthur still didn't say anything, though he managed to look up at James, his eyes shadowed with guilt.

James sighed softly after a moment. "Come on. We're going back to the forest, and you can get some rest there," he said gently as he stood

Arthur still didn't respond, but he followed James silently out the door. Making it out onto the street he couldn't help but relax a little.

(chillax my dude lmao)

James wrapped an arm around Arthur's shoulders as they walked back towards the forest, holding his still half-finished food and drink

(Sorry… I was stressing out over stuff and needed a serious distraction… except nothing was alive at that moment…. I'm sorry if my constant bumping bugs you…)
Arthur instinctively melted into James side, not really thinking about it as they walked. He carefully shoved away old memories, forcing them away from himself in an attempt to stay calm.

(it's all good, I'm just busy w school)

James seemed proud of Arthur when he leaned into him, and he gently rubbed his shoulder and arm as a sort of reward for relaxing a little

Arthur blinked when he realized what he'd done, but didn't pull away. He relaxed a little more at James touch, no reason, it was just comforting.

James led them back towards the forest, still keeping that comforting hold on Arthur. He felt oddly…protective of him, as if he were one of his own

Arthur kept pace, still not wanting to say anything, relaxing completely in James grip. Why is he…. why would… there were a million questions running through his mind as he kept a careful eye on the Alpha's every move.

James seemed relaxed as he led Arthur deeper into the forest, occasionally running his fingertips subconsciously over the other's shoulder

Arthur became a little more alert at that, but he didn't pull away. Focusing more on the greenery around them.

Eventually, they reached the camp, where it seemed all the pack members had already made it before them. A few were playing video games, others were napping, and some were just screwing around

Arthur sighed, finally pulling away from James' grip. Watching the other werewolves, he carefully followed James into the clearing.

James led him inside, humming faintly. "Do you want to stay at the camp tonight?" he asked Arthur, a brow raised in question

"I'm probably going to roam around like I normally do," said Arthur quietly, "I highly doubt I'm gonna sleep tonight…"

"That's fine. But I would be careful, since some of my pack are a little skittish," James said, beginning to nibble his leftovers

Arthur nodded, "I can take care of myself, though if I get attacked I request not to be held responsible if someone gets roughed up…"

"Oh, have fun trying to really rough any of my pack up. The only ones you might actually be able to hurt is the younger ones," James said, chuckling a bit

"Let's put it this way" said Arthur flatly, "I generally don't like using my powers, so I keep them dormant as much as possible, meaning you can't sense them. If I weren't keeping them dormant it'd be another story."

"Yeah, you keep talking yourself up like that and you're going to make a lot of people here laugh," James said with a small chuckle of his own

Arthur sighed, sensing his auras well up around him in unseen, untouched, power. The band on his wrist began to glow. Taking a deep breath he carefully suppressed them. "If you wanna try me you're welcome to"

"Careful there, boy," came the voice of Marcus, who was leering at Arthur from across the clearing, sharpening a blade where he sat

Arthur glanced at him, "I'm not a child" he said flatly.

"You certainly act like one," Marcus said levelly, giving Arthur a look. The others looked pretty upset themselves, many annoyed at Arthur