should be proud

Of all Ashen’s student’s Seere could be considered exemplary. The little spitfire of a girl was always eager to please and even more exuberant about her learning. To say Venom was a proud aunt was an understatement, and maybe a little more important than an Empress’ pride of her subject. She knew Plague was a proud father as well. That was why she had easily decided today’s events.

Venom waited quietly at the entrance of the mountain palace. Her thoughts on the girl as she waited for her to return from her patrol that evening. She had sailed through her apprenticeship, she was always helping wherever she could. There wasn’t another in the pack like her, and the Empress wanted to reward the girl with her dues. It was a little odd that she would be rewarded with more responsibility, but that was the way of the world. Seere proved she could handle herself, so she would be challenged more.

"Seere,” She greeted softly as the girl approached. "Do you have a moment?” The Empress asked with a slight tilt of her head.

"Venom"