training the new growth [Ashen Meeting]

She would not miss a meeting if she could help it. Even as she lay lounging on Kuroki's bed, her ears perked at the faint call from the Empress. It was in her blood to follow directions and if she planned on staying here, she knew she had to earn her keep. Giving her dainty legs a good stretch, she slipped from the pile of furs that felt all too comfortable before making her way toward the shrine. Thankful that Venom wasn't a terribly commanding and needy leader, Celeste felt eager and a bit excited to see what she wanted. If she was given something to do to keep her busy, she wouldn't worry so much about trivial things. Like whether or not Kuroki actually liked her or just pitied her.

With her midnight horned cat entwined between her legs as she emerged from the pale trees, she let her teal gaze drift around to the group. Not terribly late, but not early either. Cyanide and Kuroki hadn't thought to show up either, their loss, she supposed. Taking a seat a comfortable distance from Venom, but not too close to the family either so they could sit together, she lifted her chin to nod in the Empress' direction.

Celeste Akizora