“Now follow me through this kata set. Just mimic my every move.” Rick told us; he was surprisingly Zen for an alpha male. Rick had the raw power and sheer force of will one expects with an alpha, but his ego seems somehow tamed. Like he’s attempting to be something different than the usual lycan. I was curious about his behavior and overall mindset. I could feel his intentions very clearly as he guided us through the exercises. Rick was pure of heart and soul, and I don’t use that description lightly. He was still going back to Paris, recovering whomever he could, with the aid of Faith and several druids who could control stable portals. His people were scattered, leaderless, and on the edge of oblivion. Most of the population had either been killed, turned to undead monstrosities, or

