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Sharp pink and blue eyes washed over the trusted of their beloved pack. Hannibal listened intently as Archon brought up a good point. Who would act as the ruling pack? Honestly the pale beast hadn't given that much thought since he assumed Deathbelle and himself would rule as they currently did but with Hannibal being the primary alpha of his own segment of their Empire. They had done well defusing situations, deciding upon political plays, and balancing business. What made anyone think that wouldn't carry through to the split? The male held Deathbelle to the highest respect for she was his one and true Empress. Never would the albino ever go against her unless something harmful to his family would arise. Which likely would never happen. But, nevertheless he gave the proposed question a thought and before he could answer his two black and white sisters spoke up first.

Pandora was swift to answer the question with confidence. His own name had been spoken but in truth the male did not agree fully with her proclamation. As the spiritual femme continued he couldn't help but to be torn. That undesirable selfish side of Hannibal had had forgotten many seasons ago scratched at the depths of his riddled mind. But, once again before he could object Hela voiced her agreement and more ideas on how they could improve their situation. Hannibal's mind raced with the thoughts of their rushed procreation and the results. Having so many pups so soon wasn't wise but they would adapt to the consequences. Archon and himself fathered two litters within the season. Both of Archon's were in attendance but only one of Hannibal's were within Ashen. Thanks to the disappearance of Archon's beloved sister the albino beast was missing another set of children. Children who he would much rather be with him in the pack that was bursting at the seems rather then off no where to be found or maybe even dead.. In onslaught of negativity was something he expected from certain members of the pack for he had already heard some of Pandora's concerns previously. Hannibal was willing to defuse the issues and honestly the best case scenario would be Pandora and Hela just coming with Hannibal if the pack were to split so they could thrive beneath his rule. But, once again before he got a word out another voice shot through the patio.

Archon spoke up almost immediately with a deep and fiery tone. Hannibal turned his undivided attention towards the religious male. Unsuspecting of what may come next. The dappled giant began to s p e w forth a deranged history lesson before completely disrespecting the Klein name. Hannibal bristled as the Abraxas went on. His pale hackles raised and the albino's Stoat seemed to fidget nervously upon his back. The alpha raised his lips to expose those yellow twinged fangs in direct response to the lesser ranked male being so blatantly defiant to his superior. Hannibal heard his Empress speak up and tell her beloved to stop his ramblings. But, the Klein male wouldn't allow such folly go so easily.

Hannibal raised his head slightly as his attention turned back to the crowd. Lips lowered into fine lines before his rigid yet stern vocals were lifted into the air. "Let us all thank Archon Abraxas for that enriching history lesson." A pause as the slender ghoul's head turned towards the Daimyo. "You are correct to an extent. Yes, I lost two fights that were significant in a negative chain of events. This is common knowledge and something that I am obviously not proud of." Hannibal's lip twitched slightly. "I failed in my initial conquest to claim a throne and build a home for my family." It was something he hadn't said out loud before and it stung horribly coming forth from his slippery pink tongue. Hannibal had never fully recovered from his failures and loss of his strength. Without Pandora or Cannival he'd likely be rotting in that horrible maze to this day. "That being said.. I do not see a Wolf here who won any battles for their rank. I may have failed but I tried to do what I thought was right at the time. My mistakes are not something I am ashamed of any longer and I will not tolerate such being thrown in my face as if I am some unworthy whelp." Hannibal looked to Archon, "The bite of your words fall flat, Archon. Your foolish speech is riddled with contradiction and fueled by insolence." Pink lips twitched in a dreary sneer. "Deathbelle handed me a crown just as she handed you your rank." Archon was granted the high rank for being nothing more then a glorified mistress with a God complex. "Yet, what you say of myself is not what had irked me so.. You stand beside the woman you aim to defend by rolling our family name in the mud? To say that we have not shown the world the Klein name is a direct offense to your Empress. Deathbelle Klein raised this pack from the ashes of our former Empire. She has given our family, as well as your own, a home to thrive within and you say that the Klein name holds no prowess within the ears of others? Our pack is booming with life, strength, and our members are proud. There are issues and that is why we are here to defuse them. But to utter such disgrace to our family name is something that will never be forgiven or forgotten." He would not enact on any discipline for that was Deathbelle's choice. Hannibal would not be her white knight or start any violence on her patio. But, if Archon continued to disrespect the family the alpha wouldn't hesitate to step forward.

Hannibal took a moment to ease up slightly and regain his thoughts. Harbringr had brought up some good points. "The Empress and I will work together as we have time and time again to layout a solid plan. We are here to ensure a positive future for our beloved family as well as our little ones that will one day walk the same paths we do." A pause. "Now, let us continue the discussion about ways to solve our issue of over population and allow the unrelated issues rest for the time being. After this meeting feel free to pull myself or the Empress aside to further talk on any immediate concerns."

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