[ it's hard to lie to a werewolf. not impossible, not hardly near, but only if you have the right practice, and the right kind of disposition. this-- peter inhales, thoughtful-- this barely more than a child has neither of those. ]

I'm sure I'll find a way to get rid of it fast. One way or another. [ peter's grin is friendly, his tone mild. ] You know, I couldn't tell you what it is exactly that you are-- [ it's clear he doesn't mean gender as his own eyes go red. ] but I can tell you that I'm a much bigger dog than you.

[ he may not be, but the jump still has him reacting like more like a wolf than ever, uncontrollable. derek's a necessity, but he'll only bow to his nephew as an alpha because of that necessity. no one else is a necessity, not yet. ]