Family meeting family

Aurielle listened as Daelos explained, a smile settling on her features as she nodded. She reserved her decision, instead grinning at the two young women as they spoke up, then to Ochre. Of the four, Ochre hadn’t announced what he might bring to the pack, but judging from the kill he’d brought, she could guess.

Two hunters, Two healers, at least one of which was a fighting inclined one as well. She met each pair of eyes squarely before her smile turned to Daelos. “Aunt Baine and Nolan came here safely. Baine mostly rests, but she has her good days. Nolan has settled in very well and is a hard worker. Casso stayed for a week or so, but he’s headed north to Winterfell. Your Uncle Acere leads Winterfell.”

Her eyes swept the four, a smile in their depths before she said, “I’m happy to welcome you to Valhalla. We do expect even family to work hard and rise through the ranks here. Ochre, if you bring that kill within the wall here, I can call one of the hunters to come process it. Do you wish to keep anything from it?”

She shifted as if to lead them forward into the territory, adding, “If you would like to walk with me, I can explain Valhalla’s customs, ranks and laws. It’s a long explanation.” Her lips twitched into a grin, soft laughter riding the last remark as her long-haired tail flicked in a gesture of welcome, a slight light trail left in its wake before the illusion vanished.

She kept Aslaug’s request in mind, casting a smile to the girl, who seemed to have taken to shyness with the Spirit’s arrival. The ranks would be clearer once they’d listened to her explanations.

Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ---- "Hear" ---- Think