Birna followed Avalon's gaze to the horizon. The heat seemed to make the air shimmer and the giantess stifled a sigh. She was ready for winter again. The other woman stated she'd settled in fine and Birna nodded at her comment about the size of the pack. "It does seem like Imperium is growing rapidly." She thought a moment about asking about Avalon's birth pack but she very much doubted the answer would mean anything to her. Birna had only been in Alacritia for a few years and hadn't got a solid feel of the political landscape. Not that it mattered much. It was always changing.
The children seemed to be doing well now and that was good. Birna had heard rumors that one had died shortly upon arriving but it was all very hushed and she didn't want to pry upon her first conversation with their recent recruit. She was glad to hear that the two sick ones were well again and she chuckled. "I've met Dragon, he's quite a spirited little fellow. I'm sure he keeps you on your toes!"
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