I'm really not. [ Or at least, h's discovering that he's not. He's never been popular to begin with, so isolation seemed like it was a key part of him before now, but he realizes in retrospect that just translated into either moping or being a part of his father's pack.

That pack he was now trying to make another one from within...

Not maliciously, of course, but definitely with purpose. He exhales, and closes his eyes for a moment, shaking his head with a lack even as he tries to push out more of his scent, trying to channel that primal note with makes Nariko melt and see if he can't produce a strong effect on Charlotte even in the midst of a more casual, romantic walk.

He's experimenting. he doesn't know what he's getting into, but he is ]

I was surprised too though, I half wonder if Nariko talked him into it, but she seemed surprised as well.