Mino stepped forward and reached out his arms toward Nina.
"Nina, let me carry you to breakfast."
Yanai clearly had no intention of handing her over. The two males locked eyes instantly, sparks practically flying between them.
Odian stepped in calmly. "Nina, let Mino take you," he said smoothly. "The rest of us need to have a little bonding session with Yanai."
Nina sighed inwardly and patted Yanai lightly. Reluctantly, he finally handed her over to Mino.
Ah… the males' matters were better left for the males themselves to resolve.
Mino carried Nina toward the dining hall while Odian tilted his chin toward the courtyard.
Without the slightest fear, Yanai strode over.
A moment later, the sounds of fists and bodies colliding rang through the courtyard:
Bang. Thud. Crash.
After that "discussion," the beastmen finally, more or less, accepted Yanai as one of them.
. . .
The day passed quickly.
Another bright morning arrived.
