Lupina: Scowls, steps closer Yo, what the hell, babe?! Letting strangers waltz in our den, huh?!
I wanted to see if they were a threat or if they knew how to treat us. I’m not going to let you lead me again.
Raises an eyebrow, crossing her arms Oh, really? You think you can decide who leads who now?
Look at us, we're doing it again.
Throws her hands up in exasperation Damn it, Moresoth! We always end up in this power struggle. But this time, I won't back down.
So am I really living with your sister now?
Smirks Well, you'll find out soon enough, won't ya? But don't think for a second that I'll make it easy for you.
I’m not trying to take over your pack, just reminding you. We’re in Siberia now. We’re living as wolves. I’m not leading anything, just reminding you who I am now.
narrows her eyes Reminding me, huh? Well, I hope you're ready for a wild ride, 'cause I ain't gonna let you steal my thunder that easily.
I shift back into human form There, better?
Rolls her eyes Yeah, yeah, you're a hotshot in human form too, Moresoth. But listen up, we ain't done talking about power dynamics yet.
How about you focus on the baby we’re having instead? My eyes turn yellow as I try to soothe the situation
snorts Focus on the baby? You think that's gonna magically solve everything? Well, Mr. Hotshot, you better remember that power struggles don't take a baby break.
I rub my head My head’s pounding, but I get it. I’m not trying to take over your pack, I swear. I just want us to be happy.
rolls her eyes Happy? You think happiness is gonna fix everything? Well, guess what, Moresoth? Happiness ain't gonna stop our power struggles.
Maybe not, but if we’re both trying to have a happy family, we’ll win in the end.
Lupina and Moresoth continue to argue about their power dynamics, struggling to find common ground. Their relationship remains strained as they navigate their roles within their pack.
I wasn’t trying to upset you, just reminding you.
snorts Well, you sure as hell did a great job of it. You know, Moresoth, sometimes I wonder if you even care about our happiness.
narrows her eyes Prove it then, Moresoth. Show me that you care about our happiness. Don't just talk the talk, walk the damn walk.
Alright, alright. How about we sit down and talk about this like adults?
crosses her arms, smirking Sit down and talk like adults, huh? Well, aren't you full of brilliant ideas, Moresoth? Fine, let's sit down.
We sit down by the fire Now, how about we start with something simple. How are you feeling today?
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Feeling? Well, let me tell ya, Moresoth, I'm feeling a little pissed off.
leans forward, glaring at Moresoth Because you keep on pushing my buttons, that's why!
Which button was I pushing today?
slams her fist on the table You know which button you were pushing, Moresoth! You were challenging my authority, asserting your dominance.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, Moresoth, you think you can play dumb with me? Well, let me tell ya, it ain't working.
Are you satisfied with our life right now?
pauses, sighs Satisfied? Well, Moresoth, let me tell ya, satisfaction ain't exactly on my radar right now. See, I've been thinking...
leans in closer, speaking in a low voice I've been thinking about power, Moresoth. Real power. The kind that doesn't come from asserting dominance or challenging authority.
Lupina begins to formulate a plan to overthrow the alpha and take control of the pack, setting the stage for a power struggle within their own ranks.
I nod along, pretending to be paying attention
leans in even closer, speaking in hushed tones Alright, Moresoth, listen up.
I lean in, whispering Okay, I'm listening.
smirks, her eyes gleaming with mischief Alright, here's what we're gonna do, Moresoth. We're gonna gather allies, strengthen our numbers.
Allies? You think we can trust anyone else?
winks, leaning back in her chair Trust? Who said anything about trust, Moresoth? We ain't gotta trust nobody to make this work.
Oh. And what makes you so sure this will work?
grins, tapping her fingers on the table Let me tell ya, Moresoth, I've got connections. People owe me favors. And most importantly, I've got one thing that the alpha doesn't: a vision for a better future. A future where we're not just fighting for dominance, but thriving together.