~Ash automatically dipped her head in the compliance gesture of a wolf, then straightened up awkwardly as realization hit her again. "I'm glad I came," she replied brightly, twining a lock of thick hair around her finger. Her gaze fell on something scuttling by her feet. She bit her lip as undeniable blood lust surged through her and swallowed quickly as the chicken darted away tantalizingly.
It's not food. It's not food. It's not food.
She squinted her eyes shut, hoping to erase the mirage of hunting and the chicken simultaneously. Upon opening her eyes, she realized that was a mistake; now the chicken just looked even tastier as it toddled back to the flock of squabbling fowl.
So meaty. So slow.
Narrowing her eyes, Ash tore her gaze from the delectable bird and looked at Greymane, determination coursing through her to keep the wolf within her dormant. "Where do we start?"~
"Let's feed the chickens first. I know it seems all counterintuitive to feed your food, and yes, it took a lot of self control to get there. Believe me, the irony of a wolf raising chickens is not lost on this old guy," laughed Greymane. "But it's all a circle, you know. If we ensure their survival, they will continue to make eggs and new birds for us to eat later. They are trusting us to feed and protect them in exchange for their eggs and extra flock members. Same for ol' Bessy and her fat calf. Th'Boss, he's the extra muscle, hauling loads to town and back. Oh! Before I forget, have you ever had bacon? It's my greatest pleasure in meats, a real treat. I've yet to meet anyone, Ulven or human, who doesn't like it." Greymane was opening up the top of the feed barrel just inside the barn, and retrieving a wooden bucket from just next to it. Filling it about three quarters, he handed the bucket to Ash to carry. He scooped some water from the rain barrel just outside the barn. "Let's feed the chickens, shall we?"