(You play alpha? Or you want me to?))

Rhyder followed her up to the den surprisingly without hurting himself. He kept his ears pinned and his head down. He stood next to Inka and entwined tails with her.

(I can do it!)

The alpha looked up from his meal, his head a little tilted, "Inka! What can I do for you?" He asked.

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Inka glanced at Rhyder, letting her tail wrap around his.

Rhyder glanced back and offered a tentive smile. He looked at the alpha and quickly dropped his gaze. He felt like he was betraying the pack.

Inka paused for a moment, taking a deep breath. "Well?" The alpha asked, looking at them sternly. "Um, Rhyder and I... We're going somewhere- For a long time." She said quickly in a babble, "You're leaving?" The alpha asked, looking a little shook.

Rhyder knew that the alpha wouldn't take it too well. He started to shake again and if possible, his ears went flater against his head as he hung his head a little lower.

Inka looked at Rhyder and softly pressed herself against him for comfort. The alpha stood up, making himself look a lot bigger than just a few moments before. "Your're leaving?!" He yelled with a confident growl. Inka felt herself shrink back a little.

Rhyder slowly started to croach to the floor. Not ready to pounce but ready to submit. He didn't like the dominance the alpha was showing. He let out a soft whimper and looked to Inka for help.

Inka only pressed herself a little harder against him, trying to find some form of stability before nodding, "Uh... y-yeah." She confirmed, crawling back a little. The alpha bared his teeth, but took a breath, "And who's idea is this?" He asked gruffly, pointing his gaze towards Rhyder.

Rhyder let out another louder whimper and backed up a little bit. he was almost on the grund now.

The alpha growled, "I expect an answer!" He snarled, taking a step or so forward with his ears pinned. Inka felt as Rhyder dropped a little, she entwined their tails comfortingly and tried to stand up straight, "It was... Uh.. Mine?" She stammered, knowing they alpha would go easier on her.