Ashes of an Empire

Kotori listened quietly as Artorias layed out his thoughts to every wolf who had questions or opinions laid out.  So, Artorias wasn’t suggesting war but instead for everyone to defend the other should trouble rear up?  Kotori knew his initial thoughts but waited and chewed on them while Bellamy said her piece.

“Artorias, I would welcome a discussion later in regards to an alliance.  Even without an official alliance, Valta would be ready to defend the Hallows whenever it's requested.” Family was important to Kotori and he had never tried hiding that.  

“I’ll offer this.  I am willing to assist another pack who is being threatened by this syndicate. Only threats from the Syndicate is offered at this time to non-allies. The Armada and Elyssium also only have to call and Valta will come to assist.” He wouldn't offer to protect other packs for any other reason.  At least, not unless a pack could convince him it was beneficial to Valta to give them aid at risk to his pack.

“If another pack wants an alliance with Valta it can be considered.  For now, Valta only offers assistance with the Syndicate to the other packs.  I’ll be happy to tear up a wolf who has no honor, as would any of Valta’s fine fighters.” Valta had to prove several times recently their abilities to fight and some had gotten nasty injuries in this last battle. "I'd like to hear as much as possible about every member of the syndicate so they can be recognized easier should I run into one."  Some had already met them, he'd take what descriptions he could get of them, whether that was during this meeting or after the main meeting.

"Kotori"