For as laid back as Archelaus usually was, it was obvious the man hadn't felt comfortable simply laying around for some time now. He had been staying up later, and waking up earlier.. just to make sure their perimeter remained secure. He didn't fail to notice the new pack that moved nearby, but it seemed there were parts where Fiori and Dragoste crossed.. leaving him to believe that perhaps a new alliance was happening. He honestly could not assume, and he was not the type to keep up with the gossip of Fiori so he simply made sure to keep an eye on the area, just in case their new neighbors decided not to be so friendly.
The tall, smoke cloud of a man was already out and about when Heather made her first call for a meeting. It was bittersweet, not hearing the booming sound of Leo's voice summoning them. His uncle had been the leader of Fiori for so long, even Bacchus couldn't shake him from his throne. His ears flicked as he thought over the last meeting, and he couldn't help but feel a little guilty for walking away with the Princess instead of remaining there for the King's last meeting as their alpha. Oh well, it was probably a good choice to leave and talk with Heather. Especially since she was now Queen.
He lifted his head a bit as he entered the mangrove, the sight of budding trees and growing foliage aiding in the air of new beginnings. It was a good feeling, but more importantly he wanted Heather to see the smile on his face as he came to greet her. He wanted her to see it from a mile away so that she would know she did have supportive pack members to rely on. He remembered their talks when she was younger, and although she had grown quite a bit.. he hoped to prove to her what he'd told her back then, that the pack would always be here to help.
Archelaus wasn't the formal type by any means, usually slouched and relaxed. He came in today with high steps making up his trot, a grin and his tail swaying as his ruby eyes found Heather. He didn't say a word until he was close enough to stand before her and take a bow, one muscled forelimb stretching out ahead of him as his body slanted- his other forelimb bent at the ankle to make for a royal kneel. He did not look up to her during this bow out of respect, instead he remained focused on the ground in front of him until his bow was over. And then? He couldn't help but grin in pride as he looked back up to his cousin.
He looked around himself, making sure that they were still alone before his baritones finally broke the silence. "Good morning to our new Queen! You are going to do great." Perhaps she already knew that, but he wanted to reassure her anyway. He took a few steps back and settled down on his haunches.
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