Hello, Artorias Here

Chimera only drank water or tea and the servants knew it well, though they'd brought a bit of wine in case Artorias wanted to imbibe. The black and white giant didn't hold it against others if they drank alcohol, it simply wasn't for him. Nor did he use any other substances that might affect his self control. As ruler of the pack, he needed to always be in control of his faculties so that he could act at a moments notice. It was his duty to protect those beneath him and he owed it to them to keep a clear mind. Besides... there were other ways that he could unwind. One of them would soon be joining the two brutes.

Artorias gave his condolences and Chimera simply nodded. Viper was a sore spot and he imagined that she always would be. He tried not to talk about her or think about her unless Cerberus brought it up, which he did less often these days. The conversation shifted quickly to Hattori and his pack of wolves that probably also resembled slimy fish. Hattori struck him as being vain enough to surround himself with wolves that looked like him. Thankfully, the view that Artorias had of the coward matched his own and Chimera found himself nodding along to the blue brutes words. A low chuckle rumbled free as Art mentioned having offered to burn the bamboo down. "Of course she denied the offer. Venom has gotten a little softer, but I'm trying to remind her of who she is. Whose blood she holds." She needed to be less of a koi. Less of an Abraxas. Entirely more Klein.

Based on the position that the brutes were resting in, Aliana came into Chimera's view first. He watched the sway of her shapely hips and couldn't help but crack a grin as she realized that this wasn't a request for debauchery. The woman composed herself quickly and easily as she moved to join them, laying at Chimera's side. The massive brute curled his neck to nose gently at one silvered cheek. Art's words met two-toned ears and Chimera nodded. "She's here to help," he spoke. Aliana would take the floor and work her magic, but Chimera had the final say in all matters.

"Chimera"