lay me down on a bed of roses
07-27-2013, 11:57 PM
Loccian took a step back from the king, giving him some space. He pobably wanted it, needed it right now, and she would respect that. One by one the wolves of Seracia came together, Maverick, questioning his father, Tahlia, Epiphron, Bane who lay down beside her, Cynrik who also asked the King a question before looking to her questioningly, Aeil, Bronze... A light sigh escaped her lips when she saw him show up but take a seat some distance away. Ears folded back, grey orbs growing dull as she sat back on her haunches, tail laying over her paws. More still came, a dark male with scars across his face. She could not put a name to that face, this being the first time seeing him so assuming he was a new member. Next came Themisto, but before anyone else came forth Gerhardt had spoken up. He spoke to her, Maverick and Cynri briefly before finally explainingg to them what was going on. He sat up, ears swiveling forward, giving him her full attention. He began by telling them challenge was made by their former Queen, Adette. Loccian's head tilted slightly at this, brows coming together. She had heard the call but she did not investigate it, instead letting the leaders deal with it. He explained that she wanted Seracia, Loccian's jaw nearly dropped. She instead challenged for him, they ended up fighting and in the end she asked for him to take her life... and he did. Grey orbs traveled down to the freshly made grave, a sad look forming in her dark gaze. It didn't stay there long though, for him mentioning major changes being made to the kingdom caused her too look at him with some confusion. Right away she thought he would be stepping down as their King, perhaps the emotional toll Lady Adette put at him making him thin he was unfit to continue ruling Seracia. He indeed gave up his role as King, passing it on to Maaverick and letting them know he would be taking a leave of absence. She gave a nod of her head, he needed some time alone. Her attention now turned to Maverick who accepted this news, a small smile forming on her lips as she listened to their new King. Right away he named Epiphron their new Queen, of course, the lovely woman would fit the role well. He continued on, granting his father a leave of absence and giving him the rank of Ambassador for when he returned. Ambassador? For a moment Loccian wondered what kind of rank this was but Maverick quickly answered her thoughts, it would be bestowed upon trusted and loyal members of Seracia. They will aide the King and Queen in decisions pertaining to the Kingdom as well as be diplomats to other packs in Alacritia. A very important rank she assumed, kind of like a beta in other packs she guessed. "Alongside my father, I name Loccian an Ambassador as well." The shewolf froze at his words, a look of surprise clear on her face. To be appointed as an Seracian Ambassador, it seemed like a very important thing, something she would not have imagined herself become. Her gaze fell upon his green orbs, the small smile turning into a decently large and shy one, dipping her head to him. It made her feel good, happy, a feeling she has not been able to feel for some time now. She would serve her Kingdom, and wouldn't let it down. Her tail had slipped off her paws and wagged slowly behind her, but she still listened to what was going on. Kamala was named Princess until a child of his was chosen. He explained that him and Epiphron would discuss other ranks in the future and then he moved onto something interesting. Pups. Two litters would be born within the next season. She leaned forward curiously, wondering who the wolves would be. "The first, I expect, will come from Bronze and Silent." Her heart felt like it stopped and as if it would explode. Loccian's body went stiff, eyes slightly widening, jaws barely open. He was going to have children... She closed her eyes and lowered her head, a sigh slipping from between her lips, back curving with her hunched shoulders. The gap between them grew so much larger just now... In that moment of fear and sadness she nearly missed who the other litter would be coming from, but she managed to keep her hearing open. It would be from him and Epiphron. With the coming royal litter a new rank would be coming into place, Progeny, for any royal birth. She was happy for the two, they were good kids and she was sure they would have beautiful children that would make their parents proud. At last the new King was done speaking, asking if there were any comments, questions or concerns. She gave a nod of her head, clearing her throat, trying to pull herself together. She pulled herself up onto all four in one smooth motion, taking a few steps forward and dipping her head to Maverick. "I am honored to be an Ambassador of Seracia alongside our previous King. Thank you." She lifted her head, putting on a small smile for him, looking to him proudly. Loccian then turned around to look at the small crowd of wolves, grey orbs falling upon each wolf, except for Bronze. "Congratulations, Maverick an Epiphron... Bronze and Silent for the litters. It is wonderful to see new life brought into the world, I look forward to seeing them and assisting if you need any help." With that she turned away, lightly brushing her tail against Maverick's shoulder as she walked past him so she could speak and tend to Gerhardt, if he would let her that is. "Gerhardt... we should get something for your wounds and any pain... they could become infected with the blood and dirt." She spoke softly, topping beside him, her head low. She did not want to push him into doing something he didn't want to do but she wanted to tend to his wounds and pain before they got infected or worse. It was saddening to see him in such a state, broken, alone. She wanted to help him in any way she could. "If not then is there anything I can do for you?" Speech Awesome table by Andy <3 |