Kestrel led Ren to her place. "I need to tell you something," she said as they entered, looking at Kaworu. "The Queen gave him a new status. What was it... Exclusive alpha? Yeah, that's the term. So now, Ren is my exclusive alpha."
She added, thinking Kaworu might not get it, "That means the next time I go to the Polluted Zone, Ren will be with me."
Kaworu was busy planting moonflowers, his hands covered in gloves. But he paused, lifting his shiny mask. "Exclusive alpha? Wow, it's been ages since I heard that. I thought no one used that term anymore." Once he was done with the flower, he stood, brushing off his hands. "So, with your exclusive alpha now, want to try a two-on-two fight?"
Kestrel was confused. "Two-on-two? But you're by yourself?" She pointed at herself and Ren for emphasis.
Kaworu waved Locky over.
He removed his gloves, revealing fingers that glinted gold in the sunlight. Turning to Locky, he asked, "You up for this?"
