The spotted feline remains content to continue to rest beside his chosen Alpha, golden eyes watching the children below with no small amount of interest and yet whether this is paternal interest or purely a curiosity born from his desire to fixate upon small, moving things cannot be said, that fractured mind forever incapable of being entirely deduced as his tail flicks softly about- the boy content in the company of those he sees as siblings until something is given to collide solidly with the side of his head. A sudden hiss is spat freely from his jaws, tail lashing violently as he stands atop the tree branch, golden eyes flicking rapidly in search of whatever had seen fit to strike him as a yowl of pure irritation manages to bubble from within his throat, claws digging into the wood beneath him before the sudden appearance of Raven seems to distract his attention, Nadya's comment that he had failed to tie her up met with a momentarily bemused expression. Why the wolf remains upon the outskirts of the group the boy hardly knows, head tilted slightly in some manner of curiosity, a call of sorts rising within his throat in an effort to bring his companion closer. That it is the kittens that bother her remains to be seen, Tobias incapable of this understanding nor the delicate interplay of emotion that occurs within the woman. He cannot fathom such emotion, cannot understand her turmoil, his mind simply unable to make sure deductions nor perceive why his children from another woman may readily pose threat to Raven's perceived position as his girlfriend and potential mate. Tetradore's words towards her see the Leopard black rimmed ears merely flick in response, though whether he understands what is being said or merely responds to the tone of Tetradore's voice, as he has done since childhood, cannot be said- calling once more for Raven to come before the approach of the tiger sees his attention shift again.

He moves to shadow his Alpha in that moment, leaping readily from the tree to lope after his Leader, striding at his shoulder as he is assured is his correct place in this life as his own growl coiled readily in his throat, offered towards Regan in turn as his tail flicks and lips pull back from those ever so powerful fangs until it is surely clear that neither male will tolerate Regan behaving in such a manner, his own desires....protective, an instinct he cannot shake- one further instilled by Nadya herself and her continued assurance that this is a behaviour she desires from him, his need to protect what is his entirely assured before he moves suddenly forward. That long golden tail merely brushes against Tetradores dark coat, the Leopard easing from his aggressive stance to stride suddenly towards Regan, form calm, relaxed, offering no threat as he does though his head and tail simply lift in the dominance that is his right. He is above her, he is above all save Tetra himself and he remains intolerable to any outburst the tiger may seek to give as he approaches, pausing to brush himself against, shoulder to shoulder, in a greeting of sorts before those fractured words seem to find her.

Kittens....not for....eating. Kittens....are mine.

Any question any other may have about their parentage is surely no longer questionable, golden eyes held against her own in this moment, seeking some assurance she has understood. If she will not respect Nadya's claim of them- perhaps she will respect his own, his words laced with a command of sorts before he turns away once more, tail brushing against her as he does in a truly....unique display of his own control and infamous temper, padding softly back to return, as ever, to Tetradores side within the center. It is his job, after all, to enforce whatever command Tetra remained content to give and it is one job, perhaps, in which he excels. Nadya's irritation however seems to increase further, handsome feline head turned at the scent of the approaching bear, the creature lacking the scent of pack as golden eyes return to the panther beside him- assessing the other mans reaction now, seeking any indication of displeasure that may allow the Leopard to drive the bear from them and yet- Tetradore seems unconcerned, the younger man thusly following suit, mimicking this behaviour, this attitude....until the bear seeks to reach for the kittens herself.

That spotted form rapidly tenses beside his companion, eyes narrowed upon the bear as it sits itself once more, his children suddenly hidden from view beneath the thick of it's neck and fur as Nadya storms after it, Tobias remaining in his position until her shout of 'Tobias...claws' seems to stir the boy into action. That Nadya has taught him such a behaviour is surely evidently clear, the boy entirely capable of being 'trained' if the right stimulus is offered, the behaviour that follows evidently one learned beneath Nadya's tutelage, an attempt by the panther to...manipulate, perhaps, further safety for her offspring by playing upon whatever protective instinct exists within the younger man as a hiss spits rapidly from his jaws.

Tobias claws.....Tobias claws.

He continues to repeat the phrase though why can hardly be said. Long limbs easily see him pivot in place, lanky, toned form striding towards the bear now as ears flatten and lips pull back from teeth once more in an evident threat to match her own. That the bear had surely been attempting to protect them remains to be seen, Isabella still caught somewhere beneath the creature as claws slide easily from their sheaths to slice at the earth with each pace. His movements are threatening, the warning her offers clear to any who might look upon him, the bear surely not foolish enough to test him in this moment. After all, Tobias is significantly more....powerful then his childlike mentality would have him appear as he pauses before the bear now, demeanour shifting suddenly into something almost playful, this change bizarre to be sure as his form eases and relaxes into something oddly content before her, those golden eyes resting upon her own.

Tedddddy

Teddy. The word offered to her in an almost teasing tone for he is hardly assured of her species, merely believes her to be a larger version of a child's teddy, a toy he is familiar with and so offers as a moniker now and yet to all who know him perhaps- this is a significantly more dangerous approach than any open aggression has ever been, waiting for her gaze to lift to his own as surely it will in this moment, fixating those golden eyes upon her own in a hijack of Tetradore's own power, slamming it with force into the unfortunate Minn now- playing with her mind, using Tetradores power of rather intense suggestion to warp her mind to do as he asks.

Teddy...want's to give....me kitten. Yes...yes....Teddy wants to. Not allowed to...touch kittens...with claws. Move....your head.

It would be...unwise, perhaps, to press the volatile Leopard further, his own abilities allowing for the total destruction of a mind should he see fit, this borrowed power a....softer approach perhaps and yet one that will surely only last once, giving (somewhat forcefully) the bear a single opportunity to do as commanded, twisting her mind as such. Though should she somehow manage to break free of his hold he may well be entirely content to punish her another way, the boy arguably at his most powerful when the pack is present, capable of harnessing each and every power of his companions in addition to his own, one ear turned back to listen for Tetradore and any command that may follow. For now however he is content to play...almost nicely, waiting for 'Teddy' to move her head and allow him to take his daughter.

madness, as you know, is like gravity: all it takes is a little push