Nova
The harness still hanging loosely from his jaw, Nova's features hardened after Dey's resentful growl. Why did they keep looking at him with such doubtful eyes? If they just dropped the act and trampled Ash, they'd be slammed against this new wall by an army of Dimitrios! Ergh, why does she always have to be so difficult! She agreed to this stupid plan. He was rather tempted to just drop the heavy harness smack on her head now that she was lying down.
And so he did, just a bit more gracefully. He took her implied dare and threw the shoulder harness at her, aiming so that the ring of leather would land around her neck. "Oh shaddup already, you think you can overpower me? I'm in my element here, shewolf!" Nova challenged, amping up his earlier growl, feeling the fur on his hackles rise. His was letting his fear translate into anger, but there was a method to his madness, he realized afterwards. If Dey decided to accept his challenge and fight him, it would just look like she rebelled and then she and Durandel both would have an excuse to coerce Ash into leading them as well, while keeping himself looking innocent when they get caught. Though if she is smart and just agreed to pull the stupid gems, they were going to be a lot less sore that night.
"And you! Tenneth! Stop whining about your Phoenix and get into that sled!" Nova barked, taking his attention from Dey.