before you go

Celeste paused as Venom lamented being a good host, and managed to make the Empress blush with her compliment. She certainly hadn’t been expecting such words, she was only doing what came naturally to her, and that was loving her family. How could she not when her grandpups were all so sweet and cute? "They are all wonderful children, they deserve all of my efforts and more.” She returned humbly as the woman assured her that the pups would be back, and that they had enjoyed their time just as much as she had enjoyed having them.

"Good, I’m already looking forward to having them back.” She smiled softly as the Band Leader began eating her meal. Excitement replaced the warm melancholy they were descending into as she told the woman about her young Shuriken. Her late bloomer, even Venom had been surprised at the news. She was happy for her daughter though, no matter how long the process might take.

"Yes, he’s a good young man with deep roots here in Boreas.” The Empress explained before Celeste could offer her help in any form, including leaving a pup or two behind. "Though I would love to have her, I wouldn’t keep her against her will.” Venom remedied. "I believe our supplies will be sufficient, but a gift for the happy couple would be greatly appreciated.” The happy mother followed up. "We will hold the celebration within the coming season, I’ll send word with an exact date.”

"Venom"