Shen sliced through several more ropes, creating a big enough opening for the group to exit by, just as they were dumped onto the ground the coyote was on. Shen tumbled out, but used his iron claws to skid to a halt. "That's better." Shen mumbled at Tuang Jan's mention of his title. "But I don't appreciate being treated like some common intruder! It's not like you live here, after all!" Shen replied, though admittedly wasn't sure if the coyote did live here or not. But so what if he did? It was an ancient road! You couldn't monopolize a road... could you?
The peacock began adjusting his robes, making sure they weren't damaged or torn. "Yes well... I'm sure your sob story is very sad but..." Shen began, not even looking at him at first until Viper whacked his wing with her tail. "Ow! How dare you strike me!" he challenged, glaring at her.
"We should listen to what he has to say!" Viper shot back, shaking her head and rolling her eyes. She slithered towards Tuang Jan now. "Apologies, brother coyote. What do you mean by, 'was?'" she asked him, Shen frowning at her but turning his eyes upwards now to hear what he figured would be another "sob story."