Vitch scowls, clearly offended. "I could handle a cub better than any of you lot," he grumbles.

Slagar can't help himself, he busts out laughing.

"Oh, really? I'd love to see you try. You don't exactly have a reputation for being patient and nurturing, Vitch," he mocks. "But if you want to prove that you can handle it, then go ahead. Now one of your responsibilities will be looking after Asha."