Elias could see the forced indifference all over Kane's face and it made stare at his son for just a little while longer. He could see himself in Kane more than Kane probably wanted to know about- but he knew that forced expression because he practiced it all the time. In fact, he did his best to practice it now as he observed Kane for several awkward seconds, staring almost daringly to make him a bit uncomfortable. He wanted to Kane to know that he wasn't going to ignore him, not for a second. Not even if Kane wanted him to, he would not ignore his presence and he would be watching him.
It was slightly eerie for a moment, until he looked back to Miach and gave him a firm nod to confirm Miach's suspicions. "Elias Praetor, and yes.. your father." He admired his son's red eyes and even the reddish-brown fur that grew on him while he spoke. They were colors he'd never seen in Praetor lineage so he assumed this must have been an Adravendi gene, and quite honestly.. it was beautiful and Elias appreciated it.
He could hear Zuriel stirring beneath him and his ears immediately perked, his attention drawn to her no matter how much he'd like to give it to those that were standing in front of him. He listened to every one of her footsteps very intently until he felt her brush up against his side and he involuntarily leaned into her. When she pulled away from him in favor of presenting herself in favor of their children, he regained his composure and stood at her side.
Daelos had wandered in while Elias had been distracted and he lowered his ears, guilt overcoming him for not being more focused on her when she'd arrived- the obsession he had on Zuriel was nearly all-consuming. He did his best to focus and found that Daelos' polite smile was extremely contagious. When Elias looked over her innocent features, he felt compelled to give her a genuine smile in return and nod to her greeting. "Good morning, he returned and then Zuriel looked back to him to ask what they were going to do.
"My brother has returned, and I have a friend who I have been surviving with before I came to see you. There have been more that I have met, as well.. who.. I know I want around in my life more consistently. That means you guys, as well. Zuriel, Kane, Miach, and Daelos." He remembered their names ever since Zuriel first told him they went missing. She'd found him on the island, and something about that night seemed hazy in his memory altogether. He thought he dreamt it at times, but there were three of his children standing in front of him with the same names as very real evidence. That sort of reality in his life hit him pretty hard, but he did his best not to get caught up in his soul as he stood there with expectant eyes upon him.
"That alone is enough to start a pack, and that is what I have been intending on doing. With the help of my brother, I want to continue my family's work, and bring back the reign of Ruina. There is land in the East that speaks to me and has made me feel close to my father all over again- as if he was back. Alive. I know he's not, but I feel the presence of his soul so strongly around Mount Volkan and that is where I am starting my work. If you all want to come with me, I could teach you our culture and we could start over." His eyes took a turn on each of the three faces of their children and he lifted his chin up slightly, his ruby gaze narrowing as he studied. Frostbite walked in to interrupt him momentarily, but he wasn't done. He lifted his ears to pay attention to the taller man that came forward, though once he stated his name they respectfully folded backward. He remembered Zuriel telling him about Frost being the new alpha, and he had ties to Lirim now. He didn't want there to be trouble. It seemed that Frost didn't know the history between Elias and Zuriel, or.. he might not be behaving like he was. Elias flashed a look over to Zuriel for a moment before giving his attention back to the alpha fully.
"A pleasure to finally meet you, Frost. I am sorry I did not seek you out myself, I have been pretty focused on my family. Thank you for not immediately throwing me off your territory, I appreciate being able to see them." He smirked as he said this, his eyes light in jest despite the gravity behind those words.
"If I can help it, however, I am taking them with me so that we do not have to be apart any longer." His eyes found Zuriel's and he smiled, staring quite confidently in her eyes to make sure she was aware of his intentions. He then moved to look over Kane, Miach, and Daelos with the same intenseness to his red stare. His scarred muzzle pointed downward for a second, his heavy neck lowering to hide most of the large vales across his chest. For a moment, he might have actually appeared to be a well-groomed specimen of his species and not one that had been put through absolute Hell. He wanted to be more respectful toward Lirim's alpha, but he had to finish what he was saying first when Frost walked in- these words in a more hushed tone to let them know he meant this to be for them. "You are all adults, and you do not have to follow me but if you do, I promise you sanctuary." Eyes lingered on his daughter and his expression softened, "Lirim has been your home for all our life, Daelos. If you want to stay, I understand.. but, I want you to come with me." He looked to his sons, "All of you. I will train you, tell you about our history, and we'll work together in a kingdom that we put together- and about a culture that has been attached to our bloodline since the beginning of wolves."
He lifted his eyes from them and returned to face Frost, stepping forward to show that he was planning on making this an ordeal between the two of them from now on. He had never planned on dismissing an alpha, but he had a lot of information that he needed to make sure his family understood. "I would like to keep good standing with Lirim, as I am thankful you took care of Zuriel and my children for so long. I am in debt to you and Faite, and before I leave I would like to hunt in honor of Lirim and provide your pack with a meal to show my gratitude. Once Ruina is established, there is more I would like to discuss with you- but I will have to meet with you again, if you would be willing."
