Returning to stay

The Empress was impressed with his level of respect as she sat down, her small smile was taken in but not commented on. Her words absorbed but he remained silent. His backpedalling would earn a chuckle from the dark coated she-wolf, to which he would smile slightly. She didn’t keep him guessing long, however, her official welcome was met with a nod of gratitude. When she continued speaking, this time more sharply, the nod would occur again. “I am.” Lirim hadn’t taught him much in the way of fighting, “I’m also decent with herbs..” He offered, letting her know of his skillset, rather than trying to brag…but she could easily take it either way.

She mentioned Ashen had moved and his brow rose slightly before he nodded and gave a slight bow as he stretched a bit. “I’m ready when you are. Unless there are other matters to be tended to first?” He cocked his head to the side, willing to accompany her on a patrol or gather left belongings if need be…why else was she still here?