A Long Time Coming
09-23-2013, 05:26 PM
He would watch them as they came, sometimes one by one, other times in small groups. First to arrive, surprisingly enough, was one of the newer members: Rivaxorous. Maverick tilted his head to her, offering her a kind smile. ?Indeed it is,? he would respond to her comment about the day. A fox was trailing with her, and introduced itself as Kurai. Another smile was given, ?Welcome, Kurai.? Head would swivel as his son beat a path toward him, moving quicker and more assuredly than Maverick had ever seen from him. ?We're having a pack meeting, son. You'll get to see the whole pack soon, but don't be frightened - they'll all love you.? He knew how Cassius was in crowds, but the boy would hopefully realize that he was in absolutely no danger. Loccian came then, speaking to Cassius. Maverick winked a leaf colored eye in her direction, pausing to note as his adopted daughter burst onto the scene. It seemed as if Rivaxorus and Arian looked somewhat alike.. curious. Hadn't Riv said something about thinking the girl might be related to her? Tahlia came, looking very much swollen and pregnant. When had this happened? The King listened intently to her compliments and her news - the latter of which burdened his soul. While he was glad Tahlia got the family she deserved, he wasn't certain that Bane a man of her same class - as the King had been intending to demote him anyway. ?Be sure to see Loccian, she will be able to assist you with any medical needs you may have.? He couldn't quite bring himself to congratulate her just yet, but he knew it was necessary. ?Congratulations on your future children.? He would not congratulate her on mating with Bane - and she would soon find out why. Silent came, along with her children and Bronze. Aeil arrived somewhere in the mix. ?You are far from late, Aeil.? He would nod when she complimented the children, noting that two were still not present - Quintus and Amalia. Crucible came, bringing out another smile from the King. Kamala was next, seeming a lot more chipper than the last time he'd seen her. Finally his wife came, giving him affection as she arrived. He leaned his head into her gently. With a smile he would notice Themisto's arrival, followed by Dragon, Pontifex, and finally Quintus. But where was Amalia? He tilted his muzzle toward Epiphron's ear. ?Amalia?? he would question in a soft tone, wondering if she might know something he didn't about their daughter's whereabouts. --- Above is greeting everyone, below is actual meeting content --- When he was confident that the majority of the members of Seracia were present, he began to speak. ?Welcome everyone, it has been some time since our last meeting - and much has changed within the Kingdom.? Eyes glanced to each of his children and his wife. ?It was announced that Epiphron bore three healthy children into the Kingdom. Quintus Nero, Cassius Leif, and Amalia Jayne, the latter of whom is not yet present.? As he said their names, he would gesture to each of them with his muzzle so that there was no confusion on who was who. He cast his gaze into the distance, wondering where she might be, but soon pulled himself back toward the gathering. ?Since then, Epiphron and I have adopted Arian Elisabeth into our family. She is as close to our hearts - and hopefully yours - as any of our other three children.? He wouldn't tolerate her being treated differently than the other three. She was a marvelous girl, anyone could see that. ?In related news, Bronze and Silent brought four healthy pups into the world. Ara, Mercury, Faolan, and Jendai.? He would nod toward the family, offering them a smile. The children looked happy and healthy. ?And Tahlia is expecting children in the near future as well,? he would tag onto the conversation about children. Bane's name would be conveniently left off for the time being. The smile slowly faded from his lips. ?In less celebratory news, I must beg you all to heed the following warning: beware the wolves of Glaciem. A woman came to us requesting solace, but we are not prepared to offer such a thing against an empire we know nothing about. In the future, perhaps we can free her and anyone else wishing to escape the ice kingdom, but for now we must keep our distance.? It was a touchy subject, one in which he knew Aeil and Loccian were not pleased, but he had chosen to act in interest of his kingdom rather than in protection of a single strange wolf. From what he'd heard the Glaciem's were a sinister bunch, and he wasn't keen to harbor one of them - even for her own safety. ?In other news, rank changes...? He cast his gaze around the group, finding Bane to be absent. Good, all the more reason to demote him. But that would come last. ?Aeil and Silent are promoted to Dames. You two have been very present examples of the character of Seracia, and for that I thank you.? He smiled fondly at each of them. ?Bane is being demoted to the rank of Jester - Omega in other packs. This has never occurred in the history of Seracia, but it is necessary at this time. He is both not present for this meeting, but he is also the father of a litter outside of Seracia - which has always been frowned upon.? He hoped Tahlia would understand that this wasn't a reflection on her.
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