something better than in the middle

”Not everyone is cut out for such a position.” She agreed as she shook her head and dismissed his comment there was certainly no offense taken. Ignis certainly had no idea how similar Acere and Deathbelle were, leading huge packs while simultaneously raising their children alone. Thankfully Ashen was full of her family who she could easily lean on to help her raise the young Kleins.

He didn’t deny her help with releasing his bird, and its sudden squawking made clear that it was completely done with being left in the dark. The ivory marked she wolf visibly flinched at the ear piercing noise, but still she followed the young man forward into the darkness. It was difficult to see in the darkness but he showed her what he had attempted thus far and the daintily built Empress let her lilac gaze look over the cage.

It was indeed rusted heavily, but if it sprang shut they could get it open once more. ”Hmm..” She muttered quietly as the gears in her head turned, thinking about a situation that had nothing to do with her Empire was almost exhilarating. ”Maybe we should both try, give the lever a try and I’ll work on the door.” She offered, and if that didn’t work she was also willing to try switching spots. Deathbelle wrapped her jaws over the gate and prepared to lift when Ignis said go.