Scales and Arpeggios

Auster's winter proved to be less harsh than the winters of Boreas, yet the gray and rainy days were equally as miserable as the snow-covered ones of the northern continent. From the covered deck of their estate wing, Aliana watched the steady drizzle as the rains fell over the inner gardens of the estate, turning the ground into a muddy sludge. There was a flash of lightning and gentle rumble of thunder in the heavy gray sky, telling the queen that this storm would not be passing any time soon. A weary sigh passed her lips; that meant she was going to have to try to keep all six of her rambunctious sons occupied indoors without destroying anything. A crash from behind her inside their bedroom suite informed her that this task was going to be much easier said than done.

Aliana walked back into their suite, sliding the deck door shut behind her, and saw Revenant chasing Quill around the room, the two pups colliding into furniture and walls as they skittered about the wood floors. "Revenant, Quill! Be careful, darlings!" she called out to the two boys, but they were already scampering out into the hallway that connected the other wings together, their laughter echoing around the quiet halls. Ali heaved a sigh and shook her head, yet wore a motherly smile all the while; what was she going to do with them all? Not only had she given birth to the largest litter Fenmyre had seen, but all six pups had been high energy boys as well! Raising them had been exhausting and would continue to be, but Ali had never been more full of love and joy in all her life.

As if sensing her good mood, Bolero began to chirp a dulcet melody from his perch above one of the windows. Aliana smiled up at her companion, taking a seat beside the window while she began to harmonize with his tune. The queen gave soft vocal scales in time with her avian's chirping song, the two voices blending into a simple yet mellifluous melody.

"Aliana & Morendo"