Friday Fish Fry

As soon as Hanako's paw gestured for her to indulge herself, the queen darted forward eagerly to share in the meal. Her jaws enclosed around half of one fish, her paw steadying it as she tore the flesh and swallowed it. With the initial bite of hunger partially satiated, Zee turned towards her packmate. Her rumbling stomach was quieting, though she knew she'd devour many more fish before the craving subsided. No wonder she was getting fat.

A single brow raised in question as Hanako cut off her own words, though she dismissed her son's eagerness to share as harmless. She gave the girl a smile, witholding a laugh. Oh, Mortis. Was her firstborn's friendliness to be as dangerous to them as Azure or Asla's bloodlust? "I'm better than I was, thank you." The reply was vague, but how was she supposed to begin to explain the pain of betrayal to someone so young? She busied herself with another fish as she considered, taking in another ravenous bite before speaking further. "I hear you and my son are good friends. What did Mortis tell you?"  While the horned queen was not the type to be angry at her son for sharing the information, it was in her best interests to know what gossip may or may not be spreading throughout the Armada.