The lion kept his body low to the ground, crouching with great control, limbs half-bent at angles to ease his movements while granting him the ability to have muffled footfalls as he moved between rocks. He weaved his way through the terrain fluidly, streamlined body curving sharply and smoothly when needed. One of his concerns was that the golems might trace the movements of his stone, and so the youth wanted to avoid unnecessary jerky movements. Usui felt a familiar feeling settle over his fur then and saw something moving to his side. He turned to face the curious object and was extremely pleased to spy Makyna and her waving tail. He smiled and shook his head, as though to convey her silliness in a playful manner, then flagged and curled his own tail in response. Yes, it’d be a hunt. A golem hunt. He wanted to understand why they had gathered in such a large bunch and what better day than today huh.

The cub was distracted and so did not notice Bayard till he felt a deliberate breeze brush over his shoulder. Usui whipped his head up and followed the landing movements of the raven. "Hey young one,” he smiled and bent his head low to snuff at the raven tenderly. And then… an all too familiar threat rang out. Immediately, the lion brought himself back into a defensive position and whispered urgently, authority in his tone. "SHHHHH you’ll disturb the golems and what did I say about making eating threats,”.He noted that the fluffy puppy had grown even as he did, but his growth spurt definitely outweighed his. Who knew how big this three headed thing would be? Usui glanced towards Makyna, then Bayard and finally Kerberos. He decided the dog didn’t have ill-intentions. So, he spoke carefully to all of them. "Lots of golems have gathered, I don’t know why, and we’re going to investigate. No unnecessary sounds or movements, okay Bayard and Kerberos?” He smiled at them, more caught up with his current mission than to ponder about the previous misunderstanding with Kerberos. He’d always welcome him back as his pupil if he was ever willing to learn. Usui then turned around and looked at the bunch of golems, observing what they were doing. His tail remained high and curled over. He’d give a flick should they need to move out. For now, he had to understand what the golems were up to.

Flagging the younger lion down with her tail seemed to work as the male replied in kind. So, a hunt it was to be? Makyna was ready and willing to track down the golems and learn more about them. It wasn't until she peered back at Usui that she noticed a new creature approaching from the sky. A raven though from where she was crouched the lioness couldn't tell that he was using magic. So, she saw no cause for alarm... Not until the three headed dog showed up.

Her ears perked as she listened to the threat by the three-headed one. It wasn't a threat to Usui but to the bird apparently. Was he trying to protect the lion? Makyna shook her head and decided that it would be best to approach, she could see exactly what Usui wanted to do then.

After casting a few hasty glances around the lioness stalked over to the group of gembounds, a smile on her face. The lioness looked at the three-headed one who she guessed was Kerberos then up at the raven. "And don't use any magic. Golems pick up on it and react." The lioness added before giving a nod to Usui. He had been here first so it was only fair that he lead this little expedition.

The lioness' ears perked up as she stared at the golems at the dame, watching and studying them all the while. the feel of magic in the air was tangible and perhaps that was why the golems hadn't even noticed the group of gems yet.

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