Building bonds

He dipped his head and thanked her, obviously making the attempt to be as polite and noble as he could. The young man was certainly raised by the Warlord, and she saw many similar mannerisms between the two. Little things that couldn’t really be taught but were picked up by youth. The same way that her daughters took so heavily after her.

She led him inwards, planning a swift tour before taking him to a place that would be best suited for his den while he was here. Basilisk asked about his duties while he was here, stating what he had been told to expect by the Warlord. Which wasn’t much. That meant Venom was free to do with him as she saw fit.

"The normal duties that my own heir might perform. Patrol, raid defense, training. Perhaps you and Princess Kiyohime can jointly hold a big hunt?” She suggested softly as they walked and she pointed out some of Ashen’s landmarks. "More importantly, watch what I do, ask any questions. This is a good opportunity to observe how I run the pack, instead of only having the Warlord for example.” She chuckled lightheartedly.

"Venom"