Serene Validis
The grogginess was starting to wash away by the time Malleus awoke and stood in front of the family, preparing to take on the dangers head first. Her silver king come to protect them from dear old Ashiel. A small smile would cross her lips briefly, but when the two began to speak, all joy would wash from her face. They spoke of some unknown plot, but both the males seemed to have a grasp on what was going on. It wasn't until little Felicity stumbled over to the tiniest of offspring and greeted her, that Serene's amber orbs widened. Slowly, she was starting to piece together the situation, and she finally had a grasp of it just before Ashiel turned to her. Her eyes glanced up at the male if only briefly, to see the uncertainty and fear for his new born daughter's fate. Then her gaze would fall back down once more, the pain of his story starting to illuminate itself within her own heart.
"Ashiel... I'm so sorry." How? How could a mother abandon her young like this? Though it sounds like the birth was a rather difficult one, there was still a survivor that needed to be protected, to be loved and raised in a family. Little Maeva. The golden woman would lower her form as she approached the small bundle of fur, glancing her eyes upward only briefly to ensure Ashiel was okay with her approach. Serene would softly sniff the young girl, finding a faint trace of, who she assumed to be the mother, but mostly just Ashiel. The pup was so young... she would need extra care and attention that would have to be sacrificed from Serene's own litter. But... Gods knew she could never turn away such a helpless soul. It was then Serene offered a smile, followed by a gentle, warm lick over the tiny girl's frame before straightening herself. Aureus came bursting forward then, and his begging only made her smile brighten.
"Well how could I say no to that, my little warrior?" She cooed, nudging her beloved son with her muzzle before turning her attention back to the adults. "Of course I will care for her Ashiel, we are family and family takes care of their own." Her eyes held a seriousness to them, a conviction that her words spoke truth. "Little Maeva... she will fit right in around here, won't she my loves?" Her question was directed to both her children and her mate, for taking on another mouth would require more work from Malleus as well. Serene would need more nourishment, and help watching the older pups. It was not an easy task to be asked of her, that she knew already. Feeding five growing pups was already a toll on her body, and taking another, younger pup would only add to the strain, but it would be worth it. Ashiel's daughter would live, her children would gain another sibling, and the family will be ever closer for it.
"May I?" She would then ask, leaning down to collect her new addition; Maeva would certainly be cold and hungry, and Serene had just the place waiting for her.
"Speech"
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