The Empress laid back against the wall of her private chambers, lilac eyes closed and nearly weaned puppies suckling beside her. By now she was getting to know her children quite well, and her concerns seemed infinite. Like how hard Chimera was biting her as he ate. She growled softly and startled all three of the puppies, but Chi stopped biting at least. Siren began to cry, which took the black and white pup’s attention and he began to chew on her tiny ears. Deathbelle sighed heavily and rolled her eyes before separating the two with her muzzle. She wasn’t sure that she had ever recovered her energy from the birth. They were newborns and even still they kept her from sleep as they were nearing the age to leave the den.

”Daedra,” her voice was calm as she attempted to soothe the boys back to nursing. ”Take Siren.” Sometimes the only way to get her brothers away from her was to keep them at opposite sides of the den. She sighed heavily again before passing off the tiny pup for the fourth time that day. Belle returned her attention to Inc, at the moment he was causing her the least trouble.

A makeshift wooden comb was clamped between dainty jaws as the handmaiden ran it's teeth against the luxurious furs. She was idly tending to the furs to ensure their longevity. With all of the war planning and preparations going on the pack wasn't offering their time to skinning as of late. The current pelts would have to last time a bit longer. Daedra would often cycle through the pelts. Washing some on one day, drying others, and laying the clean one's out to be used by the royal family. With new pups there would be extra... fluids. Thus, that meant Daedra had to work even harder. But, one would never see the inky babe complain, sigh, or hardly even yawn. She was a tireless worker for her Mistress and likely always would be. The call caused the small female to gently set the comb down and lift her head. Pink eyes watched the scene as Belle passed Dae the small albino child. The servant took the Princess by the scruff gently before setting her down before her. A small black paw aimed to getnly press against the pups rump to make Siren lay down. Soothing the pup with a small lick at the top of the head. "Worry not, little one. Sleep now." A small purr escaped her lips as the pup seemed to rest nuzzled between Dae's two front legs. The laying servant looked towards her Mistress gently, "The Princess will have thick skin after growing up with such energetic siblings." Her words were very calculated. Daedra was slightly comfortable with her master but would never dare insult the royal spawn.

The Empress was appreciative of her servant’s presence, she was a hard worker and needed little guidance in her duties. She was an excellent present, and even better wouldn’t likely be stolen away by her bodyguard. The thought was amusing now, but she couldn’t forget how angry she had been at Zee the day she realized the relationship that was forming. Life was funny, and she was now happy and content in her place with Hannibal beside her.

Dae was quick in her commandment, and the dark fae quickly moved to take up Siren by her white scruff. The woman was good with the puppies, she was their main caretaker aside from their parents. She was gentle as she took the tiny princess and settled her between her paws. ”At the very least.” Deathbelle agreed, uncertain of Siren’s path in life. The boys were energetic and string, she was slow and tiny. ”It would be a lie if I said I wasn’t worried about her future.” She offered slightly, wondering what Deadra might have said if she was given the freedom. She was careful of her tongue, and did her job well with the royal family.