Good First Impressions

Quote:Sixteen wolves. It sounded similar to the familial group she had originated from. The similarity made her smile and filled her with hope that she might actually fit in and settle well amongst them, or at least better than she had within her ex-husband's family. Those wolves, so numerous and so many, had been too caught up in the loss of their own, too concerned for the widow he left behind, to let her move on, to let her forget the imbecile who had gotten himself killed before his time. Here, however, was a fresh start, a chance to finally get the life for herself that she thought she deserved, that she rightfully should have gotten all along. "It sounds lovely," she answered complimentary, her smile taking on a wistful quality. Just a little more, a little more, and she could possibly be one of them.

His practiced phrase was the icing on the theoretical cake and all Tahlia needed to solidify her decision of joining their kingdom. His words - do all we can to ensure that everyone can live the life they desire - ran through her mind and nearly made her sigh aloud with relief, though she stopped herself just before she could. Yes. This was definitely the most perfect place for her to settle, the best place where she could hope to be happy. "Most ideal," she commented with mild enthusiasm, still doing her best not to appear overly comfortable and eager to dart right into the heart of their territory and see everything she could for herself. "And...are they a welcoming kingdom?" It was, she hoped, a polite way of inquiring after the possibility that their borders be more lenient and open to newcomers than outright asking. Discretion was always something she strove for, and she would have hated to be seen as presumptuous by those she wished to join. Tahlia smiled politely with her golden gaze set upon the ranking youth, eager and hopeful and trying not to let it all show.