Hello there, neighbor!

Artorias let loose a barking laugh when Bellamy made a quick quip about knowing his pack’s wines would be good lest anyone else would refuse to drink them. "Touché, Bellamy! You make an excellent point," he remarked, all smiles as he led her into the welcoming interior of Hearthstone’s grand foyer. Her compliment to his home was met with a warm smile and a gracious tip of his head. "Thank you! We try our best to make it feel homey, warm, and inviting for everyone, especially those who have never set paw in our halls before." After he had returned with a bounty of alcoholic beverages for Bellamy and her pack to enjoy, Artorias gazed in awe and delight at the beautiful assortment of multicolored feathers she presented to him along with a smorgasbord of herbs, some he recognized and others that were fully lost on him. A healer, he was not. No doubt Gywnevere would know how to use them better than he would, and he had little doubt Briar and his daughters would come up with brilliant crafts to use those marvelous feathers in.

The gifts were exchanged and Artorias couldn't deny the delight he felt in his heart. Diplomacy was always something he was eager to engage in, especially with likeminded wolves that shared many of the same ideals he did. He was so glad for Bellamy's visit and was already looking forward to further interactions between the Hallows and Ethne. He would have to tell Talyssa to start planning a trip to go see the Lazuli Falls sometime soon; no doubt his daughter would be overjoyed at the news! "These are just a sampling of our different varieties," the Aegis explained as Bellamy mused over the different wines he had given them. "My wife is very proud of them. I know she'll be eager to find which ones you like the best. Please, feel free to have any of your wolves come over if you find a need for a particular vintage for special occasions, or just for your everyday enjoyment!"

Bellamy began to conclude their discussions with the politeness she had shown spades of during her time here, and Art was quick to reply with a smile and respectful nod of his head to the fellow alpha. "You're very welcome, Bellamy. You and your family and pack are welcome in Hallowed lands any time. Hopefully never as patients of ours, but know that if you need us, we will be ready to do what we do best for you and yours." At her behest, Artorias motioned for Bellamy to follow him as he led the way back out of Hearthstone and towards the southern border she had approached from. "I look forward to our future relations, Bellamy. Once upon a time, Auster stood unified and safe, its packs aligned and amiable. Maybe we'll get see those days again." A smile was turned to the smaller woman as they reached the borders. Artorias met Bellamy's gaze for the last time that day, his eyes filled with delight and hope for the future. "If you ever need us for anything, we are a call away. Fii în siguranță,, Bellamy of Ethne. Be well."

"Artorias" | "Carpathian" | "Corbin" | "Eira" | "Argent"