Ain't It Fun? [Meeting]
08-13-2016, 10:03 PM
The expression on Avalon's face was clearly one of serious brooding - the tiny flash of a smile that came and went as Esa arrived seemed uncharacteristic. The emerald-eyed woman wondered what was bothering the older, normally welcoming woman. As one of the first to arrive, it took time for the others to gather. While she waited, one of Avalon's youngest approached Esa to say hello, so she smiled at the youngster. "Hello there," she said gently to the pup, and before she could say more, she felt another presence at her side. Turning, she saw Valentina beside her - she grinned when she heard the woman's words, and the teasing shoulder nudge. She leaned into her friend, emerald eyes glimmering. "Hey gorgeous!" she greeted Val, returning the playful compliment while she then lowered her voice, "I'll tell you about it after the meeting." With a wink, she looked up as one after the other, pups came bumbling into the clearing. Her eyes widened slightly; she knew there were lots of pups, but seeing them all here at once made her realize just how many there were! Suddenly Steel was at her side, and she felt complete with her two favourite wolves at her sides. Her best friend, and her mate. She leaned away from Val and pressed into her love, returning his affectionate nuzzling. When a powerful silence fell over the gathered wolves, Esa sat up straight and looked around, realizing most everyone had come. Then Avalon began her meeting. There was a lot to be said, and it was almost difficult to keep up. It seemed there were several missing pack members, including a pup that belonged to Ivalice. She noticed Steel pressing into her somewhat uneasily just then, and wondered why. Did it bother him the way that Avalon stated the pup belonged in Ivalice, even though the mother had left? It seemed a little strict, but Esarosa trusted Avalon - she only wanted what was best for the pack and the pups. She was glad when the Alphaess mentioned Itri missing; perhaps someone had seen him, or at least they would keep an eye out for him. But it saddened her that he was missing at all. Had pack life really proven too challenging for the distrustful boy? She felt Steel's supportive touch, her ears folding back and a deep sigh escaping her. But the meeting went on, leaving no time to wallow. As mentors were assigned to Avalon's older sons, Esarosa was surprised but delighted when she heard her name called and assigned to Gryphon. And she was being promoted to Ranger. Smiling, she nodded to Avalon. "Thank you Avalon, I will do my best," she chimed in, somewhat shyly in front of all these other wolves. Had she really stood out amongst all of them? Feeling proud of herself, she smiled and glanced to Steel for a moment and then Val. She hoped they'd both earn better ranks soon, as well. Then she looked around, wondering where her new apprentice was. Actually, it seemed he wasn't present - she'd have to seek him out after. It seemed Avalon had been brooding over many thoughts, leaving many topics to be covered in this meeting. The pups were introduced, and Esa would try to remember each name and face in turn, and would do her best to spend some time training with each of them. Then mention of a raid was made. Blinking, she wasn't really sure if she would, or could be part of such a thing. Who would they be attacking? She wasn't a strong fighter, and wasn't sure if she'd be useful in an attack like that, but she wasn't going to sit around if she was needed. Would Steel go? What about Valentina? Not knowing how to react to that she remained quiet on the subject for now. |
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