A beautiful day for a neighbor

The male’s words were met with a neutral smile as she answered, “I would have made time. After all, as the hostess, it would be good manners to entertain conversations with the guests. It’s also good politics.”

She paused as both his dog pups bolted for her and the man stopped both of them. There was a nearly-sad amusement in her eyes when he returned his attention to her, but she made no comment on the little moment.

The amusement faded into a blank neutrality as he officially introduced himself with his surname. Abraxas wolves. As neighbors. It was either something to worry about, or an opportunity, and at the moment she was sure which.

Quietly, but with surety, she stated, “I thank you for the forewarning. Might I ask what kind of neighbors Aerie will be?” For now, she didn’t shed light on her misgivings regarding his family name. Depending on his actions, and how this talk went… they would just have to see. Perhaps this wolf would be the one to change opinions on the Abraxas name and what it meant – whether they would become something to be truly obliterated from the land, or welcomed.

As yet, her knowledge of the Abraxas was from the viewpoint of those affected by their actions. The victims. She knew well that they viewed wolves outside their family as mortals. That they seemed to have a penchant for conquest and conversion. And she knew there were many that would likely be glad to see the Abraxas name wiped from the world for good.

But even if this family was wiped out, there would be others believing themselves to be deities, or related to deities, with the intent to dominate and take over the world.

Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think