Ever Come This Far [MEETING - Risen Empire, Eclipse Empire]

It had been a little concerning to hear his nephew's call, summoning the Empire as a whole rather than just his own pack. What was he doing here? Was there some emergency? Apollo hesitated to end his own patrol along the far border, but he surmised that this was undoubtedly more important at the moment. The border markers were freshly marked recently enough that it was unlikely any would seek to cross them for fear of reprisal, and even if there were an incursion they would be swiftly sent on their way once this meeting had concluded.

So the Abraxas male turned further into the territory, following the source of the sound to find many already gathered and arriving in time to hear Ashiel's concerns posed to Malleus. It was not for him to speak in place of his brother's chosen heir, yet Apollo stepped up to the two young alphas and his sister with no hesitation in his military bearing. He didn't know what Amon had discussed with Malleus before he had left, so he would put forth his own knowledge as well. "The extent of Gaios' deterioration is perhaps not something to be discussed before all gathered," he said in a low murmur, a pointed gaze directed at the loners who had accompanied Ashiel's pack. Raising his voice into a more carrying tone, he added, "Amon's presence was required in our homeland for a time. There is no need for alarm."

Turning his gaze between the three principle players in the two packs, he spoke to them alone once more. "When I chose to follow Amon, it was because our father Gaios had become more and more erratic as time went on. His... instability was alarming to Amon and if he has chosen to remove Gaius from a position of authority - " And from the mortal existence. " - assistance from us is likely not necessary and would not be wise. This is Amon's battle alone."