Hendrix let out a slow, amused breath through his nose the moment the question hit him. What’s a koala? he echoed, like he couldn’t quite believe the bloke was serious, then he snorted.

Aww circkey mate… you sweet summer child.

He shook his head, grin tugging wider as he leaned back on his haunches, clearly entertained now. It’s one of the dumbest fuckin’ animals to ever walk this earth, he said easily, tone dripping with casual disdain. Sits in a tree eatin’ leaves from a stick all day like it’s got somewhere important to be. Barely knows how to survive, and sounds like a broken toy when it tries to speak.

A short laugh followed, rough and low.

Honestly? Sounds just as stupid as it looks. Brain’s smoother than river stones.

Then the mood shifted—barely, but enough. Hendrix’s mismatched eyes flicked back to him, sharper now when the other wolf snapped about hunting. That grin didn’t fade, but something behind it tightened. Ohhh nah, he drawled, slow and deliberate. Don’t do that. He tilted his head slightly, studying him like he’d just said something mildly offensive and profoundly dumb at the same time.

It is my business, Hendrix continued, voice still calm, but with an edge now. When you’re out here screamin’ like a busted engine and scarin’ off half the prey in the bloody area I’m tryin’ to eat from.

A pause.

Then the grin came back—worse this time, more teasing, more deliberate.

Besides… he added, stepping just a little closer, eyes flicking over him in that same slow, assessing way. A cutie like you really oughta learn how to feed himself properly. His tail swayed once behind him. But hey, Hendrix said, voice dropping into something lighter again, almost playful, eyebrows wiggling as he leaned into the moment. If you’re struggle-lappin’ out here, I might be convinced to help.

A beat.

Get a big strong bloke like me to feed ya proper… His grin sharpened into something openly teasing. …if you’ve got a bit of ass to make it worth my while. Maybe yer mouth could be used for somethin' more useful than screamin' yer lungs out ya know.