HALCYON

The queen was sickly sweet in her words, in her buttermilk tone that suggested she wanted something -- or was simply trying to earn Laxago's good side, though for what reason, she couldn't be sure. She remained wary, suspicious but not outwardly so (that was no way to treat a queen, after all) and simply listened in silence to the woman's offering. "That's a very generous offer, thank you," she said, genuinely meaning her words that time. Jupiter had not been the sort to hand out ranks without proving worth, and Laxago was unused to special treatment from any but Deteste; perhaps she would be able to prove her worth this time around. "I was ill for many years and spent much of my time doing nothing. I think I would prefer to put in some honest labor this time." A half smile graced her lips in her attempt to be friendly -- to at least be allies with her alpha, if not close friends. Laxago was standoffish at best, but she could not be blamed for her effort to try and do better.