enjoy the flames

Despite his injuries Hannibal was as passionate as ever, Deathbelle leaned into his returned touch and thanked the gods that he had been returned to her side. He seemed the suppress the sparks that flew between them as he spoke about his stance with his offspring. Belle wasn’t sure what to say, they’d either come around or they wouldn’t. They had plenty of family willing to help see them through to their true potential. ”I’m sorry.” She offered despite his matter-of-factual way of mentioning his children.

”Of course, brother.” His request was simple, and her dainty paws followed him as he made himself comfortable. She sat close beside him, content just to know he was alive and with her again. With their fur touched Belle let out a heavy sigh, Hannibal had missed much in his absence. She still wished he had been there for her to lean on. ”Archon is dead.” She whispered, her heart aching as she uttered his name. She blinked back her tears and continued. ”The Empire has grown, Sirius rules a second leg of the Empire, the Armada.” This was much better news. The Empire was flourishing, and she held more power than before the eruption.