A promise to make

After the women shared their moment, then got down to business. Avacyn shared her ideas on the matter and Ikigai nodded as the darker fae spoke. It all seemed fairly reasonable and she was glad that they were on the same page. There was no way that Ikigai would hand a child over. Ava acting as a teacher to prepare the child for rule, however... that was acceptable.

"This course of action will do," the pale fae agreed verbally. "I'll allow you to give instruction to one of my children. Until they reach a year old, they must be back in my care each night. Aside from that, we'll learn as we go." Ikigai gave her head a soft tilt. "Is there anything else that you'd like to discuss?" There was worry in her marbled gaze. Ava had lost a litter. How was her health truly? And what about her mental state?

"Speech"