Pawprints in the Foreign Soil
03-23-2013, 09:39 AM
His sons would remain silent, something Gerhardt was thankful for. They were still learning, and while he was certain that they couldn't botch such a good meeting like this, he still did not want to give them too much free reign. Boys could be easily.. distracted. Lady Crusade would speak up, letting him know that she had had very much the same intentions. Perfect, their first alliance was already in motion. The King could not be more pleased. He was grateful for her - more than she could probably imagine and more than he could possibly convey, and so violet eyes merely sparkled in response. She would speak in response to his gesture, mentioning that she believed it ought to be completed before an alliance was officially made. It was a novel idea, and the King's curiosity was piqued. As the woman stood to her feet, the King followed suit, never feeling comfortable being reclined when another was erect. A proposal was made, one that resulted in his brow being raised. Tail would cease it's flicking as he pondered these things. Two wolves he had scarcely met, living within his borders for a week. Any other wolf might have snorted at the very idea of this, but Gerhardt found it exciting somehow. He was awfully proud when it came to his home, why should he not wish to show it off. But who would escort them? They would need to be watched. Even though he already felt as if he could trust these two, a King could never be too careful. His knights would be good watchmen, but a little birdy had told him that they were both enamored over the Lady Ghost - something else he'd have to settle soon enough. Perhaps the children would be an alternative. The three yearlings could certainly use something productive to do around the Kingdom. And so, in his mind it was settled, but after he'd pondered these things she spoke up again. Of course, their part of the bargain. Gerhardt would be free to travel to the North, stay for a week, and then speak with their Chief and discuss the alliance. The King was perplexed by this. On one hand he wanted desperately to go and visit Glaciem, but on the other hand he wasn't certain he could leave his pack for a week's time and feel comfortable doing so. "Your offer intrigues me greatly, Lady Crusade." He paused, going over the details in his head. "I would like nothing more than to play host to you and your companion for the next week." He went on with another long pause. "As for me coming to Glaciem, I will certainly think it over and determine whether my absence can be permitted for a week's time. My wife will have to be notified, of course." Perhaps Adette and Maverick could hold down the fort in his absence, along with Gideon and the rest of Seracia. But who would he bring with him? He would need to leave both Adette and Gideon here, just in case. Perhaps Octavian could accompany him, or even Segar. He would think over all of that in the next week to come. "speeeeech" |