somewhere only we know
pack meeting
Fertile
11-21-2020, 09:45 PM
It wasn't lost on her that Eulogy was missing from the ranks of Abaven... again. Her brow furrowed slightly and she found to meet Rhyme's eyes among the wolves that gathered. They softened slightly, asking a wordless question. Had he seem her? Even more troublingly, her young mentee Desolate had been scarce. There were days when she swore she caught his scent but she hadn't seen hide nor hair of him since their victory meeting after the raid. That hurt the most. Steeling herself, she looked fondly out on the pack as they gathered. Today was a day of quiet celebration. It was a prayer for the future. A prayer... Her mind fumbled with the word, but her heart felt it was right. They were setting intentions today. That was as much of a prayer as anything. After all, wasn't a prayer really just a pleasant dream? A hope? Just as she was about to call everyone to order, a familiar scent wafted through the thicket followed by the telltale movement of undergrowth as another wolf approached on the heels of everyone else. Impossible. Unable to hide her keen interest, Theory's ears flared upwards and she stared intently at Thalia as the branches parted to reveal her. And... everything simply fell away. The blood rushed to her ears so quickly and so hot that she felt like she might faint. Theory swallowed hard and reined herself in to return her gaze to the group at large. This would require some interesting explanations. Luckily she'd been rehearsing something just in case Thalia decided to show - really, part of her knew that (if nothing else), the stubborn Abraxas couldn't resist a challenge when the gauntlet was thrown. She just hadn't expected to have to address it so publicly. "Thank you all for coming. I have some exciting news for everyone - for wolves who have been with us for a while, you'll be pleased to know that are reclaiming the Thicket and Monument Rapids! The river is flowing strong once more and as you can see, the Thicket is reseeded and will only continue to regrow into its former splendor." Theo smiled, looking to Corvus across the gathering. She was pleased to see he was sat next to Twig. Their affection for each other was obvious. He had been looking forward to this homecoming. "You might notice a stranger - this is Thalia, a visitor-in-residence for the next few seasons from Aerie. After Winterfell's raid, we are exploring new alliances and continuing to strengthen old. We will be working closely to establish a mutually beneficial relationship between our two packs. And, speaking of allies, Abaven wolves have been granted free passage to the Hot Springs and surrounding territories of the new pack to our west, The Hallows. Please still alert yourself at the border out of respect." Theory stared for a long moment at Thalia and then tore her gaze away again. There would be time to speak after the meeting. "Poem has been promoted to Liana! Congratulations, my dear sister. I couldn't dream of a better diplomat," she murmured, standing up slowly to move towards her and press her cheek against her sister's in congratulation. "Please welcome Svala, our newest member. She is a marvelous crafter and friend of our own Spirit. Make sure she feels right at home. And finally - another introduction," Theory peered towards the edge of the clearing, a cheeky grin beginning to creep across her face. Ignoring the banging of her heart in her ribs about Thalia being here (here! In her home!), this was what she had really been looking forward to. She turned slightly so that she could catch Poem's full reaction. |
