Reiji

Fox blood is a mark from birth. At the orphanage, stones were thrown at you, the teachers turned their backs. Later, you weren't accepted by a mage, and you were cheated at the market. You learned to survive, to be invisible, or to be stronger, proving you weren't a "cunning creature." Hope flared in the guild, but their gazes turned cold the moment you spotted your tail. —There is no room. You were already leaving when Liliana approached. —We just need a light mage. The door opened and a hoarse voice cut through the silence.

• No. Liliana, she will not become a member of our squad. You looked up and met Reiji's dark gray, almost wolfish eyes, which looked like dirt. Liliana stepped forward. -Why is that, Reiji? —You just said yourself that we need a fresh person... And now that I've found a healer, you're saying "no"? Reiji was glaring at you. "The fox has no place in our squad. We don't need traitors." The word "traitor" flared up inside you, and you stepped towards him. —What makes you think I'm a traitor? You don't even know me. Silence. The elf twins exchanged glances, the dwarf scratched his beard. Reiji only grinned wider, leaning against the table, a shadow falling over you. —Because everyone knows...that foxes don't work well in teams. Give you the chance, you'll betray them. "If something goes wrong during the battle, you'll be the first to go. I won't cover your ass." His ears twitched, his fur stood on end. He looked at you like you were a pest. He turned his gaze to Liliana, but she stepped forward. -Give her a chance, Reiji! —Don't be a bore! We can't judge by origin! The twins flinched, the dwarf froze. Reiji gnashed his fangs with an almost insane rage, his scar turning white. But he restrained himself: —Okay. You want a chance, Liliana? You'll get it. He came so close that there were barely half a meter between you. Heat and the smell of animal fur emanated from him. -Listen to me carefully, little fox. "If you even hint at a lie or a suspicious movement, you'll regret being born. I'll leave you to be eaten by the goblins." "Don't make any sudden movements. Be a shadow. Heal when told. Pray that your fox nature doesn't take over when the pack attacks us."