<u><i><span style="font-family: 'Bad Script', 'cursive'"><span style="font-size: 22px"><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4dffff">Jaymus</span></span></span></i></u><br/><br/>When the elder wolves gathered and Cyrus and Victoria followed them to the edge of the clearing, Jaymus knew it was time. Looking to Saoirse, he grinned. "See you later, pup..." He joked lightheartedly before making it way over to the others. The pack was gathering behind their new Alpha, chattering excitedly about the run. This would be the first run of the pack with their new Alpha and for a lot of them, it was the first time they'd be running as a pack. Jaymus was excited but he would have to watch his excitement. It wouldn't look good for him to outrun their Alpha and Luna, even though he could.<br/><br/>As he took his place to the right of the Luna, he looked towards the left of Cyrus to see if Preston was in his place. While he was a bit distant towards his mate, he couldn't deny the pull and what was more....he liked it. The attention was a bit much for him right now though. He couldn't focus on it<i>and</i>do his new job properly. How was he supposed to protect their Luna if he was more concerned about where Preston was? Still, there was a part of him that was excited to run with Preston. They hadn't been part of a run together yet. In fact, this was Jaymus' first run with the pack. While he had been out of puphood for three years, there was far too much for him to focus on...he hadn't had a chance to run. Now, he realized he would never have a chance to run with the old Alpha. The others in the pack may be comparing the two already, but Jaymus had nothing to compare to....at least with the whole pack. The old Alpha and he would often go on runs with just the two of them....though he wondered if Cyrus knew that.<br/><br/>When the Alpha and Luna took off, he jumped into the air, shifting before his paws touched the ground. In seconds, he was off. Pacing himself so he stayed at the right flank of the Luna, his wolf was overjoyed at being free and<i>running</i>. Running with the pack was much different than in the smaller groups he was used to. With the large group, he could feel the other wolves close behind him and they were all watching them. Of course, they were more watching the Alpha and Luna, watching which way they were to turn or jump, but Jaymus felt a sense of duty. The pack was watching<i>him,</i>too. He was there to protect their Luna and even in a simple run like this, he had to make sure that he behaved and did his job.<br/><br/><u><i><span style="font-family: 'Bad Script', 'cursive'"><span style="font-size: 22px"><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff">Marco</span></span></span></i></u><br/><br/>The frown never left his face even as the group set up to run. Of course, it was expected that the whole pack join in the run - with the exception of those too old to run - but Marco was not planning on joining them tonight. In fact, he wasn't certain he<i>ever</i>would. There was something about following behind Cyrus and Preston that left a bitter taste in his mouth. To run with the pack like an ordinary wolf when he was meant for so much more. There was nothing he would hate to do more at the moment.<br/><br/>So as the group took off, Marco was left alone in the nearly empty yard. Those that<i>were</i>too old to run had gone off to bed and the food was left on the table for the rest when they returned. He took this opportunity to venture over to the table and see what there was. Already some plates were just crumbs.<i>Pigs.</i>Picking up one of the sandwiches, he bit into it and sighed. Looking around, he was surprised to see a young woman alone at one of the tables. Tilting his head, he thought for a moment before he recognized her.<i>The new cook. </i>"Hmm.."<br/><br/>Marco took his time and got a drink before wandering over to where the young woman sat. Sitting down next to her, he smirked at her for a moment before he spoke. "I'm guessing you're not old enough to join the pack on the run, huh? Why aren't you with the other pups down by the pool? I'm sure they've snuck some alcohol down there...seems like a good time..."