The Hangover

Ulric watched the pair of young wolves slink past, seeing how obviously mortified Lillith was as she avoid his gaze from where she was perched on Romulus' back, and once they were up the stairs and out of sight he sighed and turned toward the pantry and kitchens to start gathering some things to bring them. It took a lot of effort to keep himself from being angry. It wasn't that he could blame the boy for what they had done and he was sure Lillith was just as much to blame considering their ages and how close their relationship had become, but it was still just the fact that Lillith was still this sweet, innocent girl in his mind and it was hard for him to accept that she had actually matured into the young woman that she was. He was abruptly confronted with the fact that his children were no longer children. He gave another small shake of his head as he walked into the pantry to pick up a small bundle of dried meats, a bowl, and a water skin. As long as they were happy and healthy that's all he could really ask for. Young wolves were allowed to be young wolves and he knew that. In reality he knew that the pair were lucky that his view of things had been tempered by Eska in their time together. Otherwise he might not have been so understanding.

He made a quick stop in the pharmacy to pick up a few things. He didn't know much about healing, but he had partaken in wine enough times to know what kind of things helped get a wolf back on their feet the next day. Some dandelion to ease the nausea, some meadowsweet for the fatigue and headache. With the supplies gathered he went back to the stairs and climbed them to the second floor, walking down the corridor to Lillith's room. He gently pushed open the door that was still ajar wide enough for him to walk through, catching a glimpse of the smile on Lillith's face as she spoke in quiet whispers to Romulus. That smile made it even more difficult to feel any kind of anger or animosity toward the situation and softened his expression a bit. It did twist a little pang of emotion in his chest knowing that Romulus was undoubtedly sweeping Lillith off her feet and was taking away his little girl, but if it made her happy then it was for the best. He walked over and sat the things he had gathered down near them both. "Water, some dried meats to nibble on once your stomachs can handle it, and some herbs," he explained briefly, keeping his voice down so he wouldn't cause any additional pain with speaking loudly. He glanced to Lillith with a soft smile and added, "Get some rest." With that he retreated from the dark room and gently closed the door behind him so they could have some privacy. He sighed again and walked down the stairs and out of the castle so he could walk a patrol and clear his head.

Ulric Adravendi