if the shoe fits

She had recently returned from her venture out to the Hot Springs, feeling refreshed and new. The harsh winter had done a number on her coat but had not deterred her from keeping busy. Whether it was hunting to help keep supplies full, spending time with new friends, attending the pack meetings, or keeping warm snuggled in Kuroki's bed, Celeste was indeed a busy woman. A nice soak had been warranted and her absence had been short. Now that she was back in the lands of Ashen, she wondered if it was a good time to schedule training with Shuriken.

As dusk began to settle around the horizon, a familiar howl distracted her from her to-do list. Surprisingly, as both her ears perked up, it was from Venom and not for a group meeting. Leaving her feline companion tucked away in the room, Celeste didn't delay answering the request. It wasn't every day that the Empress herself requested one on one time. Making her way on dainty paws and long tail brushing the damp ground, she began to feel a tingle of anticipation. Not so much anxiety, but curiosity. Doing her best to keep her breathing steady and head held high, Celeste approached the long-legged and white-gloved Empress.

Dipping her ivory chin as a respectful greeting while she approached, she had to look up with her aquamarine eyes. The height difference would possibly be daunting for some, but she was used to it by now. "Evening ma'am. What can I do for you?" Celeste's tone is even and interested as she shifts her weight from one side to the other. Was something wrong? Was Kuroki in trouble? Questions filtered through her mind as she tried to keep her pulse normal.

Celeste Akizora