They would come. Of that he was sure. He had been treating his pack fairly, looking out for their best interest to the best of his abilities. They had to know that, but if they didn't then today they would know. He loved his pack; they were his family. Not by blood like Sibelle, Falk and Eulari, but they were still his family regardless and he would do everything and anything for his family. A lot of things would be discussed that day and he could only hope that he had the right words to inspire his people to continue following under his rule. He would understand though if they chose to leave and find elsewhere to call home. He was blind after all. What kind of alpha could lead his people when he couldn't see his own nose? It was just an adjustment that his pack would have to deal with and he could only hope that they adjusted well.
His queen's tail would intertwine with his own, sending goosebumps up his spine, a smile curling his ebony lips at the sound of her voice, chuckling as she playfully bantered with him. You have nothing to fret my golden treasure, they will all love you just as I love you. He would lean to his right, tongue lashing out against her lips in a gentle kiss before he would pull back, features becoming neutral, nostrils twitching as familiar scents began wafting towards him, torn ears registering the familiar sound of paw steps. The first to arrive would be Sibelle, her familiar voice reaching his ears moments before he felt her muzzle bump against his left shoulder. Hey yourself little Red. He would call back to her affectionately, turning towards Maija as his sister adressed his Queen. She was friendly enough, but he could hear just a hint of protectiveness which made him grin secretly to himself. Oh Sibelle, she was quite the little spitfire but that's why he loved her so.
It was only moments after Sibelle arrived that another set of paw steps would be heard, the voice of Eulari reaching his ears. Indeed I did little one. Take a seat and little red be nice to Eu please. I won't hesitate to put myself between you guys. His voice took on a firm note towards the end, wanting his sisters to keep the peace for the time being. After the meeting they could have at each other, but not in front of the entire pack. Falk would arrive not long after, offering up his own greeting before taking a seat to await the beginning of the meeting. Hello to you too brother. He would call out to Falk, white eyes still focused ahead, unseeing. More wolves would begin to file in, the scent of Hajime catching his attention. The young man would remain silent as he filed in and Taurig would merely dip his head towards each member that filed in. Welcome to our little family. Take care of my brother yeah? Tidus' recognizable voice would reach his ears, pulling a grin from the titan's ebony jaws, a chuckle rumbling in his chest as the man would bump his shoulder just as Sibelle had done. He was thankful that his members were so considerate of his new condition.
Wolves would continue to file in, among them Ozz and then young man Byakuro, who dropped a wonderful offering of rabbit at the paws of himself and his queen. There was no need Byakuro, but we appreciate it nonetheless. Settle in, the meeting will start soon. The flow of wolves would continue, the voice of the young girl Lily catching his attention as she greeted him and his Queen. Welcome Lily. He would greet in response, dipping his head to her in greeting, repeating the same process as Maia arrived in not long after. He had hoped to keep his state from his young apprentice Devya, but of course the young girl was bound to see him sooner or later. He just wished he would've been able to let her know on his own, but it was better that she knew once and for all, regardless of how she found out. Her soft voice would call to him as she approached, nudging his shoulder gently. Skull would tilt downwards towards the girl in the hopes of pressing his nose to her shoulder, trying to comfort her. It's me Devya and I'm alright. I'll be explaining everything in a moment. Settle yourself beside me or wherever suits you. Don't fret, everything is fine. He would murmur quietly to her, trying to soothe her before he allowed his attention to return to the wolves that continued to arrive. Gitan would move in, calling out to him. A lifting of the skull would be offered to the brave man, nostrils flaring as he caught the scent of Vi somewhere off in the group of wolves. How was Vi? He hadn't seen the red woman in quite some time and even though she was his favorite wolf, he had found himself rather fond of her. He would make a mental note to speak with her when he got the chance.
The last voice he would hear would be of a young man, the same young man his apprentice had brought to join Tortuga. Hello young man. Welcome. He would greet the young man politely, giving all the wolves present several moments to settle themselves before he would bring himself to his paws slowly, pressing his larger mass against Maija's to steady himself and relax, chest inflating as he took a huge breath, pushing the air out through his pursed lips. Welcome Tortugans. My family. My people. It has been quite some time since we have all gathered together, and I wish I was gathering to inform you all of good news. Though there is some, most of it won't be to your liking. There would be a pause, allowing his first bout of words to sink in before continuing. I would first like to thank our warriors and healers for having gone with me to the Seige and even those who stayed behind here. You all were brave in your own right and I couldn't be more proud of every single one of you. I hope that is the only time that you will have to worry about a war. Ever.
As many of you know, the threat of Glaciem is still ever present. Not many of you know, though you can all clearly see, Isardis came to pay me a visit a week or so ago. And he took from me my sight and the chance to procreate later in life. Both very deep blows, but as you can also see, I am recovering well. Adjusting to having no sight is still something of a challenge, but I will learn to overcome it sooner or later. As for children, I would like you all to meet my future wife, Maija. The re would step to his left, tilting his crown towards Maija, bowing towards her in a clear display of her power. She is my Queen and now yours as well. I know you all will treat her with the respect that you give me because she cares about you all just as much as I do. And not only is she our new Queen, but is also going to be a new mother; the mother to my children. He would pause, giving his people a moment to digest everything, a grin splitting his jaws as she spoke of his expecting wife. Which leads me to my next question... The titan would completely turn himself around, limbs folding beneath him as he crouched before Maija, milky eyes turned up to meet her emerald ones. Maija Artenie, will you do me the extreme honor of becoming my wife? I love you and I couldn't imagine spending the rest of my life beside anyone else. You are perfect and beautiful and just my entire world and I want to spend the rest of eternity at your side. Skull would remain tilted up in her direction, waiting to see what her answer was, wanting to share this moment with his pack and family.
"Speech"
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