The first rays of sunshine

Sirius was excited for the birthday of his children and Isa shared in that excitement. She went above and beyond with her preparations for the feast, preparing both cooked and raw meats of all varieties. There were honeyed fruits and stewed vegetables to accompany the meats and she'd gone about making little individual fire top pies filled with nuts and fruit for dessert. Everything that a party needed.

While Sirius went and mingled, the cerulean fae was content to settle down beside the fire and watch. When others passed, she greeted them warmly, but other than that she was fairly silent. That was, until Andromeda came up to her. The young woman gave her an embrace which Isa returned wholeheartedly. She was very good at hugs. Andy whispered into her ear and tears instantly filled the older woman's eyes. Mom. Andy had called her mom!

Isa never intended to replace the mother that Sirius' children had lost. She would never dream of even trying. The place of a mother was very important. Reverent, in a way. She did vow that, if they needed her, she would be there for them. She would be there for all of them.

As Andromeda pulled back and placed a kiss on her cheek, Isa remained silent, not trusting her voice due to the intense emotion that welled within her. She smiled with watery eyes then raised a paw to wipe away the tears that were definitely falling. Happy tears, but also tears of sadness for Zee, the mother of Sirius' children. She couldn't help but wonder if the woman would be upset by the forged bond or relieved that her children had someone to rely on and care for them.

"Isa"