Sharing the news

Kotori was hardly a wolf anyone would label as the social sort that enjoyed idle chatter or even sharing life events with every wolf he saw.  However, telling these game-changing details of his life to his favorite sister it was an enjoyable, refreshing event.  She listened with true interest to his recent endeavors with no sign of doubt of his abilities.  

When Briar mentioned getting dad to let wolves leave Kotori nodded agreeing.  “I actually thought there would be more talk to it than there was.  I said I was leaving and he asked me what I needed his help with.” Kotori shrugged, “no doubts or reminders of what it would mean.  He didn’t even suggest I would need to do another one of his crazy chores to earn it or something like that.  Any time I challenged him to a fight it always came at the cost of some crazy job if I lost.” Kotori shook his head, “I expected that so, a welcome surprise.”

Kotori winked at Briar, “I didn’t ask for much, mainly alcohol.  He also offered to let me take some wolves with me.  In the end, Mortis came with me and will be part of the pack.  Also, Aslatiel, her children, and Indigo will be joining the pack.  A lot of our family will be there.”  Kotori was actually surprised he’d ended up getting so lucky with how many of his siblings would trust him enough to join Valta.

When it came to the offer of help Kotori shrugged, “For the most part we are doing fairly well buuuut,” Kotori dragged out the word a bit, “as much alcohol as dad gave me, I could still use a bit more.  I’m going to be throwing a party, a really big party.  It’s going to include a drinking contest, plus drinking for fun so if you have any to spare that would be great.”  The tone shifted a bit, more sincere as he added, “I hope you will come as well.” His tone back to more relaxed as he added, “and anyone else in the Hallows of course.  The only wolves that won’t be permitted are the pirates.”

"Now," Kotori realized even if the visit had been so much of talking about himself, everything didn't revolve around him. At least when it came to family not everything revolved around him, "What about you?  Anything exciting to share with your brother?"

"Kotori"