Ashes of an Empire

Nelu carefully groomed his coat, taking great care to make himself presentable. Clay had a tendency to get everywhere despite his care and precision. He wanted to do his father proud and learn as much as he could from the council meeting for it was a rare opportunity. Nelu's intelligence aided him greatly in the realm of crafting and experimentation but social interactions were still a struggle for him. Being able to see how the alphas interacted with each other and discussed issues would be an invaluable experience.

Nelu looked himself over in the mirror for a moment before deciding he was as ready as he was going to be. He strode quietly, yet purposefully, down the stairs from his room and through the castle to the council room where he found his father. Nelu approached and bowed in a respectful greeting before going to join Artorias. "Father, thank you for this precious opportunity. Where do you wish me to be for the duration of this meeting?"