Snippet #1378812

"Well, I won't turn away help, Ryuu." Arvin nodded, turning to Blysse and giving an encouraging look, he did agree with Ryuu's appraisal of her abilities. It would be much safer scouting with the other two along. And Arvin wasn't sure he trusted any of the newer comers just yet, save for the two mages. Arvin was going to settle in, but that was when the obstinate Templar whom Arvin hadn't been introduced to yet spoke out against him. Arvin flinched, just slightly. Remnants of the years of being beneath the Templar's rule in the tower. But it was not so these days. Arvin gave the man a stern look, as though challenging him to stop him. He figured he'd count Ryuu and Blysse and the other mages on his side. Though when Severia spoke up for him, Arvin was nearly floored. His eyes widened and he glanced her way, he half expected her to ignore the Templar's words, but how wrong he was. Arvin let the left corner of his lips curl upwards as he regarded the woman. Arvin would much rather follow her commands than some Templar. There was nothing more for him to say, Severia had summed it up a retort to the Templar beautifully. Arvin gave the man a small smirk before falling upon all fours, the transformation to lynx form was becoming quicker and more natural as he spent more time in it.

Arvin gave the mage that had pet him on the head an amused look, and with a flick of his tail, he began to stalk out of the cave with the grace of the hunting cat. Arvin would have preferred some rest, but after Severia had taken command and stood up for him, he was feeling more willing to go out then. The feeling of camaraderie with his fellow Grey Wardens drove Arvin to perform better for them, despite his fatigue. That and anymore time spent with the Templar in the cave were likely to stress things further. Oh, Arvin did not envy his two mage companions that stayed behind. His ears flicked at Ryuu's question, with the outrageous Templar's words, Arvin had forgotten all about Blysse's sibling. He gave his best at a worried look, and bumped lightly against her leg, the opposite side of Ryuu, they would both be there for her should she need it. Arvin moved past them and lowered his snout to the ground, trying to get a scent to follow. With the rain still hammering down around them, Arvin was having trouble finding anything to give him a lead. He was new to using the Lynx's senses for tracking, and just as it did with trying to fly as a falcon, the rain just made everything more difficult to the umpteenth degree.