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Kalaril's Defense
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2024-11-15 03:14:02At dawn, Keegan and the visiting Alphas went hunting. The Festival was happening the next day, and the air was already thick with the spirit of celebration.
Keegan thought it'd be nice exploring the woods with them. And they did have fun.
By the time they returned to the Fortress at midday, they'd amassed a bounty of six games in total.
It was noon by the time they returned to the Fortress. They'd been able to get over six games in total. The Alphas of the West chatted blissfully about it.
"The woods surrounding my Pack have nearly withered away. I might have to move in here with you, Keegan," Sebastian jested.
"Do not be such a betrayer, Sebastian. I already have that plan in mind," Cyrus added with a grin, adjusting hjs leather braces.
Keegan was a man that was hardly humoured by others, but he allowed himself the briefest of smiles at their remarks, his us
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