join the festivities

Venom was unafraid of a betrothal, but she was also much more partial to allowing her children to follow their hearts. As was evidenced by the differences in Ikigai and Shuriken’s marriages. Iki wanted to help her family and her heart accepted the duty of marrying one that she had not first fallen in love with. While her late bloomer Ike had found a wonderful friend and confidant first. She knew Artorias would lean the same as she did, maybe they could make introductions and hope that a gentle nudge might lead them in the right direction.

Artorias went on to ask about the current guest list for the royal wedding. "All of Ashen’s allies,” Venom replied easy enough as she gave a short pause as she struggled with herself. "After I’ve left you though, I’m in debate if I should extend an invitation to Hattori. After all, Princess Kiyohime is his daughter. Or was...” Venom looked away from the Aegis as she continued to grapple with her decision internally.

"Venom"