Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Carpathius

Manea was quite pleased to have received an invitation to Artorias and Briar's celebration. After the evening they had shared during their last visit she had felt like it was a toss up whether the Auster dwelling couple would enjoy their company once more or would avoid them entirely. It seemed that they hadn't scared off the young wolves after all and for that she was very glad. Alastor collected quite some nice gifts to offer the couple, but when Avacyn and Saracyn had decided to come along her clever daughter had wanted to add her own gift so Manea helped her daughter prepare something that she thought would fit the Carpathius wolves. She had a hard time being away from their little Fia so soon, but it would only be for a couple of days and she more than trusted Irilyth to be her care taker.

They walked into the castle together and she chuckled as Saracyn attempted to dart off toward the feast table, letting Alastor reign in their rowdy son at least long enough to say their congratulations to their hosts. Alastor with his charismatic charm greeted the pair as they approached the alpha's table, dropping the pelts, metals, and gemstones on the table with the other gifts. A smirk tugged at her lips at her husband's thinly veiled comments, leaning into his side a bit with a warning swat of her tail across his hip. After Alastor presented his half of the gifts she waved Avacyn forward, adding, "I can't take all of the credit for this part of your gifts. My daughter is quite the crafter and wanted to make something for you."

Avacyn politely placed the small bag made of soft leather on the table in front of the Hallows leaders, giving them her congratulations as well before she slipped away to follow Saracyn into the feast. Manea pulled the string on the bag and it fell away from the gift inside, revealing the carved piece of crystal that had been shaped to look like the castle which Manea had described for her talented daughter. It glimmered in the light that filtered in through the windows, but she told them, "It's quite stunning in direct sunlight. Perhaps sitting on a window sill or on a balcony." With that she stepped back as well, adding, "Congratulations again, you two. I'm looking forward to seeing what your marriage will bring into the world." She pulled Alastor away, finding a place among the crowd to enjoy in the festivities and the feast.

"Manea Mendacium"