Fast Flying Messenger

He smiled as he saw his white and rose sibling arriving. He was glad to see her, other than the fact that he needed her assistance in spreading the word to other packs.

“Hello, Sis.” He paused to consider how to move on with the words he had to say, then grinned to himself. Well, he’d made the decision on the fly, during the raid. Any wolves of Celestial that had made sure to help in any way during the raid, from setting up and manning the healing camp, to ensuring the elderly, crippled, and young were in one place and guarded, were to be promoted, as long as they’d also worked hard enough on their other skill, were they a dual skill rank like Clerics, Paladins, and the like.

“One, since you made yourself useful at the healing camp, you’re being promoted. Welcome to the rank of Harbinger, Baine.” He grinned at her, leaning to swipe a big, slobbery lick over her muzzle and cheek in typical older brotherly fashion.

Straightening, he sighed, brevity waning slightly as he almost pouted. “And two, I won’t be able to take you to the other packs. Not while I’m healing. But the word needs spread about Talis. We’ve allies that would like the warning, certainly, and Fiori, especially, since they’re family. So, I’m sending you on a messenger run. It’ll be hard, and I suggest you take someone with you. I suggest Domari, Gwenevere, or Mask, maybe Rasiel. Someone who will be able to fight if something or someone tries to attack you along the way. If you have anyone else in mind, feel free to ask them.”

He paused for a long moment, formulating the message he wanted to send to each pack, and hoping she’d remember them well.

“For Lirim, warn Faite of Talis, tell each detail about the raid that you know—Talis’ Leader’s willingness to attack packs with members of their own family in them, which says they won’t likely care about those they make connections with in the slightest. In fact, this warning is for all of the packs. Give them the name of Talis’ leader, Dragon Ancora. They’ll remember it.

“Tell her I we all say hello and with love, and share our news. Solveiga and I are expecting, and so forth.” A smile rose unbidden to his features at that particular tidbit – always did – but faded as he went on.

“Alert them that we may ask for their help should this all boil down to a siege on Talis. War isn’t savory, but not only did they attack us in a raid and leave lasting damage on several of our members, they kidnapped Valor. A yearling at the time. That is an act of war. Share this news with each pack that is an ally to us. Fiori, Abaven, Lirim. Fiori was led by Leo, last I knew. Abaven by Bass Destruction. Things might have changed, of course. Bring any news and changed back to me, though I’m sure you already knew to do that.”

He frowned quietly to himself, lining up his thoughts. “If leadership had changed in any of the packs, inform them that Celestial was an ally before their leadership, and we’d like to continue our alliances as long as the values of their pack remain the same as before. If they don’t wish for an alliance, we’re content to remain neutral or at least on good terms. If they don’t start problems, we won’t. Also let them know that once things have settled down enough around here, I’ll visit them myself to see for sure where we stand. Don't say anything about how many here are injured unless in your gut you feel them to be trustworthy with that information. If you feel that they’re open to it, build a rapport with them. We can always use more friends in this life, alliances or no.”

He grinned at her, settling back. “Is there anything you think I’ve missed, sis? Feel free to bring my attention to them.”