Ox was the first to react to Wu's instruction. Not because he was ready to follow the old mans word unquestioningly, but because he had been restraining himself from moving to help the second he'd seen the man. His feet fell heavily against the cold stone steps, eyeing the wolves cautiously. Normally he'd go for the quiet approach, trying to tame the animals. But these beasts were hungry, and intended to kill no matter what.

He stood just outside the circle of wolves, not closing in on the traveller, and closed his eyes.. His feet planted solidly on the ground, twisting slightly as he lowered his massive frame slowly, maintaining complete balance and control. When finally satisfied with his position, he opened his eyes once more. Drawing in a deep breath, he exhaled in a loud, startling bark at the wolves, the sound echoing around the walls and into the sky.

The way Ox figured, this would have one of two effects. Either the wolves, startled by his massive body and shout, would run back to the mountains, and leave the man be, or they would attack him instead. Either way suited him. He moved his arm slowly and fluidly in front of him, his hand flat and pointed, and he waited. Waited for the wolves to fight or flee, waited for the other students to make their approach.

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