Do What We Must

Ikigai listened to her soft question and gave it a moment to think about, quietly pondering the important question she had for her. Was Elysium worthy of being considered for a blood alliance? Venom’s doubts lingered in her heart, but not because of Elysium’s strengths or failures, but because of her own. Venom just lost her husband, it already felt like her family was crumbling. Could she let go of one of her own, even for the betterment of the Empire?

Finally her daughter spoke, after a long moment of debate. Venom’s sunset gaze searched Iki’s as she spoke, her conviction and certainty were an inspiration as she went on. Yes. Bright eyes closed as she took in the truths that Ikigai told her, if they truly wanted an unbreakable bond between their packs, sacrifices must be made. "Who would we send?” She asked her softly, so very proud at how her daughter was developing. So proud of her grace, her intelligence, of her daughter.

"Venom"