Billy's Kitchen

You think anything gets done around here without a good meal, you got another thing coming. Be good to the cook, you never know what's up in the kitchen. (athos closed 18+ wolf rp)

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Billy Geld: Alpha Sabre Cook

Once upon a time, I was somebody. Working hard in the kitchens at the palace. And then I was a nobody, kicked out because they weren't willing to be adventurous.

Where else could I go? What else could I do?

I came to Athos with a chip on my shoulder, sure, but I'm a damn fine cook. And they were smart enough in Sabre to realize I was right in the kitchen. That's where I belong.

Let me dazzle you with some good food to keep your morale and then maybe - probably- hell, I don't know- maybe some good mating if you're up to my designs.

Alpha by Design. Cook by Trade. Wolf by Biology.

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@eclipsemuses

Billy let out a chuckle, hearty and breathy and low. "Oh no lad. Come, come. It's not so easy as all that. I know it's no fun but 'tis an important function that makes the fun more worth it-" he said and even as a fact there was a bit of warmth to the idea.

"Good. I like to give appropriate motivation-" Billy said, his eyes twinkling. His hand slid down a little to the small of Maddox's back but not lower. "The sooner you finish, the sooner my warm lap will be joyful for your company- aye-" he said with a little bit of a purr.

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@eclipsemuses

"Well, it's less advice and more just a fact o' life but you take it as you will-" Billy said unbothered but giving a little bow. "I used to do this sometimes in the king's kitchen when he was in a foul mood and kept us in the overnight hours so I suppose I just have a different outlook on it."

Billy's hand didn't stray much from the small of Maddox's back. He enjoyed the little touches and the playfulness of it and the warmth and soon enough the job was done.

"Just by the fire I think. You can have some ale and the warmth of my body for a bit if you'd like-" Billy offered the other. "Tis' would be a pleasure for me as well, aye-" he said, beckoning for the other to join. There was plenty of ale and a nice fire still as they returned to the fire, though the other faces around the fire were getting a little heavy with sleep.

There was joviality but the hard work of the day had started to take its toll on the others.

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@alphahunterrex

Billy let out a little chuckle and raised up his own pant leg to show a now fine scar, just pink around the edges. "I know a bit about bites. The prince had a fair one on him and didn't care much for aspics anytime of year-" he said knowingly. "But it's not so bothersome now. A fine leg you have there, even with the bite-" he intoned cheerfully.

Billy shrugged. "Eh. It would just add some salt and flavor. It's nothing that can't be fixed with a visit to the doctors for a patch up. I'm pretty careful. Butcherin' finely is just its own beast and I want the best for those imbibing my food."

The kitchen wolf might've blushed a little at the compliment. "What's the point of having a nice kitchen if you can't share it every once in a while?" he said sweetly and pointedly. "Ah, ah. Now the honor tis all mine says aye."

"Honey is good, honey is fairly good I'll give you that. The question is-" he said thoughtfully. Philosophically. "What are you trying to attain with your snack? Now a good slice of sausage is salty as well as hearty and could stand up to honey. But you could also do a very fresh and spicy with a bit of rosemary butter here. So do you like meaty or spicy, Rex?" he asked.

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@alphahunterrex

Billy chuckled, eminently enjoying Rex's laugh. "It is sort of a dumb and made up word and it's not very good at its job. It's supposed to help preserve meet and the process involves the feet of animals so everything turns out brown. But also cold. So it's not hard to see *why* most wouldn't want an aspic. But in some ways, it's also just the best we've got-" Billy noted, glad to share his knowledge about food with someone.

Billy smiled. "Thank you. I grew them myself-" he said, about his legs. It pleased him that Rex liked his legs. He wondered if other parts of him would be enjoyable to Rex.

Not that such a thing was the point of lunch.

"Oooh. See, now I'd enjoy seeing how you filet and descale and debone a fish. I always enjoy watching others do butchery and that's quite a delicate task. Takes a special slim knife and everything. Land meat is quite a different job. Next time you have the pleasure of working with fish, I'd be interested to watch your technique."

Billy shook his head. "I promise I take no offense at such a thing lad. Well, if you trust my taste buds try this bit of bread with some sausage like so and then this sauce I make from a few herbs mixed with oil and some things from the mustard plant. It's a bit of a delicacy. It might even be nice with honey but try it without first and see if you like it, hmm?"

[ofwings-andclaws]

For Narek from Billy: Aye, lad. Have you ever had a goat stew? We've got a nice side of goat meat and I want someone to share it with who might try my spices. You in the mood for barbecue, lad?

Narek's just finished cleaning some tables and his head snapped up as soon as he heard Billy's voice. The guy was a nice cook. That was undeniable. Probably his favorite cook in Athos. "Well, I've never had goat meat but you got me at the chance of tasting your spices." He smiled and moved to wash his hands before joining the alpha.

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@howlingkiefman

"It's a bit of an adventure, I will confess and goat is not for all. I myself still do prefer duck but that's the citrus and ginger lover in me," Billy went on, with affection for food deep in his tone.

"But we have all these dried tomatoes and goat is a good flavor with that. Does well with a sort of sun-textured taste to go deep with the bones. I think it's because they bound everywhere-" Billy said, nodding and furrowing his brow.

There was a big cauldron pot in the back over a hearth and he took his biggest wooden spoon and brought up a drought. "I'm trying a new herb in here. They call it cooreander. Supposed to be a little spicy but in a fresh way. I'm of two minds on it but it's nice with goat."

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@howlingkiefman

Billy gave just the tiniest hint of growl. He wasn't itching for a fight but he clearly felt a little protective. Not in a way that should've spooked Narek but in that sort of wild way that wolves got every now and then. No matter how tame or resigned them found themselves in certain situations.

"As you say, but the wooden spoon is always on offer. Aye. You are a not a piece of meat, lad. I promise you that you are so much more. No matter what they think of you. They are fools and idiots and one day they'll get a whack if they aren't kinder-" he promised. Though it was hollow. If Narek didn't want him to jump in, he wouldn't. He was as good a wolf at that word and Narek would've known that from his work ethic and general demeanor.

Billy stayed there, just a little still, after the kiss on his cheek. Narek had kissed a few wolves like that. But it had felt a little different and Billy could admit to himself- he did feel a little longing in his heart. It was an inescapable thing in such a small community.

Narek had smelled nice too and he'd curse himself later for not having said. He went back to work, sure, but he found himself looking toward the dining room. Looking for the other. He didn't burn potatoes and only those who had perhaps seen the display had any inkling of anything.

But Billy had never let himself be so vulnerable and protective before. And when last call was called and there was an alpha or two left going after Narek, he found himself feeling protective from the shadow of the kitchen. A bit of a gleam in his eye.

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@howlingkiefman

It was really one thing to abuse status in Egrain where status was everything. Frankly, Billy had found it all a bit boring. Yes, perhaps you were the giver instead of the receiver but without receivers, life wouldn't continue on and being a giver couldn't be your whole world and everything therein.

And the king had built a whole philosophy of life about it.

Maybe that's why Billy had stuck to the kitchen. It was more meritocratic. It was more about creation. The rules there were not quite as black and white but they were also moreso.

And there was no political nonsense that was hard to follow. Maybe even having the king helped that along. But still.

One of the issues with Athos was that the tavern wasn't as great an equalizer as it seemed with all the different groups coming and going. Anyone that thought a pack merge was going to end in less than bloodshed hadn't truly spent an evening in a rowdy place such as this.

He'd been true to his word, of course. Narek set the town for how he responded to things and honestly, he probably didn't look like much with his apron with a pocket on the front. He had thick arms but he was short for an Alpha.

And he had promised no hitting with a wooden spoon. So when he'd approached and put himself in the path of those grabby handed Alphas, centered their gaze to him instead of Narek, he hadn't looked away and in fact his eyes seem to burrow a bit into the soul.

"What are your names, lads? I want to make sure next time you come in that your drinks and plates are delivered outside where the animals eat. Since you can't seem to conduct yourselves as members of polite society."

There wasn't a bit of malice to his tone and it sounded unassuming. Almost polite. But of course, Narek had rarely heard him use such a tone because a lot of what Billy did when serving food was shouting. Now there were some alphas on his last nerve and he wasn't even going to raise his voice. He was simply going to send along regards from Mother Wolf about how to act in a society.

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@eclipsemuses

Billy chuckled and then reached over to cup Maddox's chin. "Oh, it's a good think you're cute, lad. But come now, you're nearly done. You finish mopping and I'll put out the mop water for you-" he said with affection.

"And as for tarrying so ye spirits are low, perhaps I can give ye some motivation to get done sooner, hmm?" he said, having just a bit of a wicked idea.

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@eclipsemuses

Billy let out a chuckle, hearty and breathy and low. "Oh no lad. Come, come. It's not so easy as all that. I know it's no fun but 'tis an important function that makes the fun more worth it-" he said and even as a fact there was a bit of warmth to the idea.

"Good. I like to give appropriate motivation-" Billy said, his eyes twinkling. His hand slid down a little to the small of Maddox's back but not lower. "The sooner you finish, the sooner my warm lap will be joyful for your company- aye-" he said with a little bit of a purr.

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@alphahunterrex

"Oh, well an impressive bite is worth its weight in gold-" Billy said of good cheer. "I've lost some nails to the beef on occasion getting it broken down but a bite might beat that."

Billy was in no position to judge anyone's skill or career choices. He himself had always been a kitchen dog and all that came with it. But there did seem to have been some roads that had diverged. He'd just stayed on this one.

"I'm just not very good at shutting up myself. And someone got a wonderful few victories in-" Billy said good naturedly, hoping this would give the pup a boost of confidence when needed.

"Rex." Billy thought to himself as the other promised to return. "I'm Billy if I haven't said." He liked the way Rex winked at him. Liked the lines of his body. The dark raven hair and the length of it.

He had to cool himself down a little bit by going back to work to keep his mind off of naughtier matters and when Rex returned he was just fine with a nice warm bun of potatoe bread to enjoy between them since he had a little break from his cookery while he waited for a few things.

He'd maybe also put out a little spread of things to choose from that one might enjoy with bread. Some smoked meat, a bit of cheese, a couple choices of jams. Maybe some private stash butter. But of course that was all normal. Billy would do it for anyone. But it was arranged rather nicely for Rex.

Billy's eyes lit up. "Aye, a fine whetstone that is for making things sharp-" he said, dipping down into his apron and producing his own whetstone which had seen finer days. "This will make for a fine new member of the kitchen crew-" he said with a nod. "Come, come Rex. I've thought what is bread without a bit of accompaniment if you'd care to join me on a little snack break. And there's a touch of wine or ale if you'd like to go with the luncheon."

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@alphahunterrex

Billy let out a little chuckle and raised up his own pant leg to show a now fine scar, just pink around the edges. "I know a bit about bites. The prince had a fair one on him and didn't care much for aspics anytime of year-" he said knowingly. "But it's not so bothersome now. A fine leg you have there, even with the bite-" he intoned cheerfully.

Billy shrugged. "Eh. It would just add some salt and flavor. It's nothing that can't be fixed with a visit to the doctors for a patch up. I'm pretty careful. Butcherin' finely is just its own beast and I want the best for those imbibing my food."

The kitchen wolf might've blushed a little at the compliment. "What's the point of having a nice kitchen if you can't share it every once in a while?" he said sweetly and pointedly. "Ah, ah. Now the honor tis all mine says aye."

"Honey is good, honey is fairly good I'll give you that. The question is-" he said thoughtfully. Philosophically. "What are you trying to attain with your snack? Now a good slice of sausage is salty as well as hearty and could stand up to honey. But you could also do a very fresh and spicy with a bit of rosemary butter here. So do you like meaty or spicy, Rex?" he asked.

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@alphahunterrex

"Well, pups are squirrelly but they'll be safer with you than they'll be with all the hot and sharp things in my kitchen aye-" he said, not with admonishment but even with the gravel in his voice, it was precise with just a touch of gentility.

Billy maneuvered his shoulder so the pup would hop into the arms. The pup had left half an apple as a souvenir but Billy had had worse left on him.

"Well, I'm a little ferocious but I can be a teddy bear too. I don't have any pups of my own but there's no reason to be impatient or unkind. They'll be wolves soon enough-" Billy reasoned. He'd watched enough of the king's pups grow up over the years back in Egrain.

Billy smiled at the other, though his smile was something of a sharp shark smile. But that was just his face was made. "Aye but we've been playing the quiet game and I've been beaten four times out of five now."

Billy shook his head. "No compensation needed but if you'd like a snack after you've put the pup back in the right, I have some nice warm potatoe bread and butter if you'd care to join me."

It was quite easy to flirt with the handsome errant caregiver.

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@alphahunterrex

"Oh, well an impressive bite is worth its weight in gold-" Billy said of good cheer. "I've lost some nails to the beef on occasion getting it broken down but a bite might beat that."

Billy was in no position to judge anyone's skill or career choices. He himself had always been a kitchen dog and all that came with it. But there did seem to have been some roads that had diverged. He'd just stayed on this one.

"I'm just not very good at shutting up myself. And someone got a wonderful few victories in-" Billy said good naturedly, hoping this would give the pup a boost of confidence when needed.

"Rex." Billy thought to himself as the other promised to return. "I'm Billy if I haven't said." He liked the way Rex winked at him. Liked the lines of his body. The dark raven hair and the length of it.

He had to cool himself down a little bit by going back to work to keep his mind off of naughtier matters and when Rex returned he was just fine with a nice warm bun of potatoe bread to enjoy between them since he had a little break from his cookery while he waited for a few things.

He'd maybe also put out a little spread of things to choose from that one might enjoy with bread. Some smoked meat, a bit of cheese, a couple choices of jams. Maybe some private stash butter. But of course that was all normal. Billy would do it for anyone. But it was arranged rather nicely for Rex.

Billy's eyes lit up. "Aye, a fine whetstone that is for making things sharp-" he said, dipping down into his apron and producing his own whetstone which had seen finer days. "This will make for a fine new member of the kitchen crew-" he said with a nod. "Come, come Rex. I've thought what is bread without a bit of accompaniment if you'd care to join me on a little snack break. And there's a touch of wine or ale if you'd like to go with the luncheon."

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Fluke Meetings : Open

Billy had never been good with pups. He didn't really know what to say to them. He wasn't unkind but they were small and fragile (generally speaking) and also he was used to salty kitchen language. So when one wandered in during off hours, he felt an obligation to steer them back where they should be.

The pup was a climber though and had ended up on Billy's admittedly broad shoulders.

"From the looks of it, this pup may belong to you aye?" Billy asked as the other wolf approached.

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@alphahunterrex

"Well, pups are squirrelly but they'll be safer with you than they'll be with all the hot and sharp things in my kitchen aye-" he said, not with admonishment but even with the gravel in his voice, it was precise with just a touch of gentility.

Billy maneuvered his shoulder so the pup would hop into the arms. The pup had left half an apple as a souvenir but Billy had had worse left on him.

"Well, I'm a little ferocious but I can be a teddy bear too. I don't have any pups of my own but there's no reason to be impatient or unkind. They'll be wolves soon enough-" Billy reasoned. He'd watched enough of the king's pups grow up over the years back in Egrain.

Billy smiled at the other, though his smile was something of a sharp shark smile. But that was just his face was made. "Aye but we've been playing the quiet game and I've been beaten four times out of five now."

Billy shook his head. "No compensation needed but if you'd like a snack after you've put the pup back in the right, I have some nice warm potatoe bread and butter if you'd care to join me."

It was quite easy to flirt with the handsome errant caregiver.

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Late Night Duties: Billy and Maddox

@eclipsemuses

"Maddox, lad! Finish up that mopping and come join us over by the fire, oi! Or there won't be any ale left for you and you're going to miss some good stories."

He looked at the other and nodded, trying to encourage him to finish up and join the rest by the fire. The floor did look quite good but Maddox was the only one working still and Billy seemed to have been the only one to notice.

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@eclipsemuses

Billy chuckled and then reached over to cup Maddox's chin. "Oh, it's a good think you're cute, lad. But come now, you're nearly done. You finish mopping and I'll put out the mop water for you-" he said with affection.

"And as for tarrying so ye spirits are low, perhaps I can give ye some motivation to get done sooner, hmm?" he said, having just a bit of a wicked idea.

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@valensbrandr

The climbing had been a sort of compromise that had kept the pup safe but Billy's posture was slightly tense. He didn't interact with pups much and so their fragile nature to him was an issue to be solved. Between the sharp things and the hot things in the kitchen, he definitely wanted to keep them safe.

He visibly relaxed when the other peeled the pup off his shoulder and also made a little joke that sent them on their way.

"Be a good girl-" Billy said to the pup as an afterthought. His growly nature thrummed out through his vocal chords. He wasn't mean by any stretch but he did sound a rather brash sort of wolf.

"Aye? Well, thanks for ye help anyways-" Billy nodded. "Too many hot and sharp things you know- don't want a pup to get hurt in here-" he said as he scooped up the flatware and cultery. "Did ye make this lad? Its a fine bit of work-" he noted appreciatively. After all, his food deserved to go on a nice platter at least.

Billy nodded and then let out a little barking chuckle. "I don't have any pups of my own. I'm not sure what to do with them frankly. I don't have much in the way of a paternal instinct. You seem to though. You made a nice joke and got her on her way and for that- I think a little reward, aye? I have some fine potatoe bread and butter if you're a little peckish-" he said, hoping the other one was.

He was quite handsome but also good with the pups. And Billy liked both those attributes if he were honest with himself.

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@valensbrandr

"Aww, lad! No false modesty now. 'Tis a fine platter for my food to go on and I won't have second words about it-" he said, shaking his head and with a bit of a naughty twinkle in his eye if the other dared refute the praise. "I give praise where praise is due, lad."

Billy nodded and then gave a chuckle. "Worry not. Wolves are always used to having bigger eyes than stomachs and no food's ever gone to waste on my watch." The more he looked at the other, the more he had the urge to lick his lips and his did so. Just a little bit ending with just a tiny bite down on the bottom lip.

"Not for pups. But plenty for fully grown wolves. Hot and fresh from the oven, aye-" he said as he walked across the room and only looked back once he was in the kitchen proper with a knife and cutting board in hand, Valens hand-crafted work now amongst what was already on hand to be filled with food.

"How hungry are ye, lad?" - he said, knife at the ready. "Valens-" he said with a little bow. "Name's Billy, Billy Geld if you please. You need a friend, you just come find me, aye." His voice naturally continued on with that deep purr.

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Late Night Duties: Billy and Maddox

@eclipsemuses

"Maddox, lad! Finish up that mopping and come join us over by the fire, oi! Or there won't be any ale left for you and you're going to miss some good stories."

He looked at the other and nodded, trying to encourage him to finish up and join the rest by the fire. The floor did look quite good but Maddox was the only one working still and Billy seemed to have been the only one to notice.

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Outside Kitchen Hours: Billy and James

@wolfcared

Billy opened the door to the back of the kitchen, light spilling out into the darkness as he saw the other. He gave a little whistle and nodded for the other while holding out a plate. "I don't think I've ever seen you in the tavern, lad. Seems a shame for you to not have a good meal and a bit of fun if you'd like. So I can at least provide the one-" he said, his voice gravelly and deep yet playful.

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Fluke Meetings : Open

Billy had never been good with pups. He didn't really know what to say to them. He wasn't unkind but they were small and fragile (generally speaking) and also he was used to salty kitchen language. So when one wandered in during off hours, he felt an obligation to steer them back where they should be.

The pup was a climber though and had ended up on Billy's admittedly broad shoulders.

"From the looks of it, this pup may belong to you aye?" Billy asked as the other wolf approached.

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@valensbrandr

The climbing had been a sort of compromise that had kept the pup safe but Billy's posture was slightly tense. He didn't interact with pups much and so their fragile nature to him was an issue to be solved. Between the sharp things and the hot things in the kitchen, he definitely wanted to keep them safe.

He visibly relaxed when the other peeled the pup off his shoulder and also made a little joke that sent them on their way.

"Be a good girl-" Billy said to the pup as an afterthought. His growly nature thrummed out through his vocal chords. He wasn't mean by any stretch but he did sound a rather brash sort of wolf.

"Aye? Well, thanks for ye help anyways-" Billy nodded. "Too many hot and sharp things you know- don't want a pup to get hurt in here-" he said as he scooped up the flatware and cultery. "Did ye make this lad? Its a fine bit of work-" he noted appreciatively. After all, his food deserved to go on a nice platter at least.

Billy nodded and then let out a little barking chuckle. "I don't have any pups of my own. I'm not sure what to do with them frankly. I don't have much in the way of a paternal instinct. You seem to though. You made a nice joke and got her on her way and for that- I think a little reward, aye? I have some fine potatoe bread and butter if you're a little peckish-" he said, hoping the other one was.

He was quite handsome but also good with the pups. And Billy liked both those attributes if he were honest with himself.

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Fluke Meetings : Open

Billy had never been good with pups. He didn't really know what to say to them. He wasn't unkind but they were small and fragile (generally speaking) and also he was used to salty kitchen language. So when one wandered in during off hours, he felt an obligation to steer them back where they should be.

The pup was a climber though and had ended up on Billy's admittedly broad shoulders.

"From the looks of it, this pup may belong to you aye?" Billy asked as the other wolf approached.

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Aye- got some questions burning in your gullet? Nothing to fear lads. Only the whack of my mighty spoon.

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@howlingkiefman

Billy had been told he smelt nice and so he had tried to continue that. Not that he was looking to attract any wolf in particular but it was nice to smell nice. Of what- he couldn't say. The kitchen always smelled nice to him.

Somebody had once said he had the scent of charcoal and another had said salt to which he'd replied - salt doesn't have its own scent but then it did. A little. Earth and water there together. The process of salt's creation.

Creation. He liked that for a scent. It was a solid idea. Like Billy himself.

He couldn't deny too Narek was a handsome wolf and he dressed for the part yes but it was all a part of a game that Billy was no fool of. But even people that played games for whatever reason needed a break from them on ocassion.

"Aye-" Billy said with a purr. "It's quite true. I am of the opinion there are more than a few Alphas who could use a good whack with a spoon and a plate outside until they act civilized enough to be indoors but you're the one who controls if that happens or not. I couldn't do what you do, lad. I'm not so good as finding my way through the masses and bringing joy and gaiety. I could create all day long but without you- who would want ole Billy's dishes, hmm?"

He didn't want to walk away from this. He didn't know what this instinct was but it was like a snowball running downhill.

"I know I am not privy to your inner workings and I would deign no such thing but I am Billy and I am here for you. 'Tis a strong wolf I be when needed-" he offered and left the offer there for the other to interpret as he wished.

Of course, no matter what happened and where it led, Billy wasn't too worried. Narek's name didn't start with an 'H' like the fortune teller had told him those many years ago. So he was free to offer what he would and happily.

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@howlingkiefman

Billy gave just the tiniest hint of growl. He wasn't itching for a fight but he clearly felt a little protective. Not in a way that should've spooked Narek but in that sort of wild way that wolves got every now and then. No matter how tame or resigned them found themselves in certain situations.

"As you say, but the wooden spoon is always on offer. Aye. You are a not a piece of meat, lad. I promise you that you are so much more. No matter what they think of you. They are fools and idiots and one day they'll get a whack if they aren't kinder-" he promised. Though it was hollow. If Narek didn't want him to jump in, he wouldn't. He was as good a wolf at that word and Narek would've known that from his work ethic and general demeanor.

Billy stayed there, just a little still, after the kiss on his cheek. Narek had kissed a few wolves like that. But it had felt a little different and Billy could admit to himself- he did feel a little longing in his heart. It was an inescapable thing in such a small community.

Narek had smelled nice too and he'd curse himself later for not having said. He went back to work, sure, but he found himself looking toward the dining room. Looking for the other. He didn't burn potatoes and only those who had perhaps seen the display had any inkling of anything.

But Billy had never let himself be so vulnerable and protective before. And when last call was called and there was an alpha or two left going after Narek, he found himself feeling protective from the shadow of the kitchen. A bit of a gleam in his eye.