Duties of a King

Athena notices the way Cerberus lights up when she talks about her roaming family and a huge smile appears. As he comments about life off the island, the earthen wolf looks to him and muses, “Well, as the future heir to Fenmyre, it might be prudent to know the lay of the lands off the island… and the maps can only show you so much. You know, if you ever want someone to show you some really cool places, I would be glad to be a tour guide. I know a few.” She smiles at him, already making a mental list of places she could show him. The world is full of hidden gems and Athena knows some of them. She listens attentively to Cerberus as he speaks of being born in Ashen but only remembering living here. Nodding in understanding, Athena watches as the russet and black heir begins to shut down a little. He deflects by saying his is family is full of love and Athena offers him a warm smile.

Cerberus chuckles which sounds weird and humorless but the earthen wolf understands. However, the way he speaks of his mothers and siblings is heartfelt and Athena’s smile widens. They walk slowly along, allowing a comfortable silence to fall between them for a bit. Athena mulls over his story, knowing he has a good heart in spite of the hurt and anguish he must have gone through. Looking to the russet and black wolf, she offers him a smile and says, “Well, I am glad you have a big family that you love, Cerberus. It would be much more difficult to live here if you didn’t like them!” She tries to joke, to give him something else to focus on as she forces her face to become serious. Athena says, “Now, me? I have this one cousin who I just cannot stand. Every time she came to visit, my family made her bunk with me.”  She gives an exaggerated eye roll and a wink, chuckling as they continue to move.


"Athena Nocturna"