*** - Indicates where the meeting begins, like the important info- not just reactions to everyone. I think she addressed everyone, at least mentally noting their arrival- if not, it's my bad.
The ivory Queen waited upon her pedestal, for the first wolf to appear. That first wolf was Haruka. Roman wasn't sure how this was going to go, and she didn't speak first, merely looked at the other wolf. Haruka spoke then, and Roman felt her slightly good mood spiral south. Her ears flattened, and her violet eyes narrowed. She raised her head, regally looking down at the other she-wolf, as she tensed her muscles to keep herself from attacking the mouthy girl. Then Elli appeared, and Roman gave her a tense nod- looking away when Vereux appeared. His words did little to sooth the ruffled Queen- she couldn't suppress the fury that she felt.
In all of this exchange, Kyung arrived and Roman nodded at him- offering no personal greeting as she stared down the multi-colored fea that dared speak rudely. Haruka spoke again, her disrespect for the crown, making Roman's blood boil. Haruka then announced her intent to leave- and Roman jumped from her pedestal. "Halt." She'd speak to command the dame. If Haruka didn't, Roman had little qualms about attacking her from behind. She had all intents to claim her- mark her a prisoner. A strange white wolf arrived in this commotion and Devin- and finally Athena herself. Roman froze.
As Athena spoke, she let out a seething breath, glaring at Haruka. She didn't speak- but let Athena address her pack. She let out a huff, as Athena spoke- fighting the desire to destroy this wench. She, instead, listened to her sister speak- leveling her gaze across the members of her- no Roman's pack. Arietta- a dame Roman only knew by looks, and another appeared and Roman studied them. Finally, it seemed Athena was done- and Roman hoped the pack members can appreciate Athena's reasons. Roman started to speak.
***"For those of you who don't know me, I am Roman Armada, a daughter of Isardis- and half sister to both Athena and Vereux." She paused, looking at the stranger who spoke. "Only an Armada will hold this crown, as long as the Armada line lives." Addressing the whole pack again, she speaks. "Aside from changing the name of the pack to Regium- I see no other major changes I wish to make at this time. I would like to meet with each of you, to discuss your ranks, and your ambitions. As I discuss these things with you, I'll appoint ranks- but for now, they'll stay as they are." She paused, nodding at Elli. "I know most of you do not know, Elli- She was a wolf of former Regium and will be joining us." Roman said softly. "I intend this change to be easy on you all. I know you're loyal to Athena, but she is my sister and perhaps you'll give me a little trust- in making decisions that she - and you can be proud of." Pause. "Athena is still the secondary Queen, she isn't going anywhere, but she needs time to be a mother. I'm sure you can all understand that."
"Assuming you can let me know of any plans you have to sever ties with this pack politely, I'll let you go without any qualms. I'm hoping to work on making this pack a bit more militant, and something like Glaciem used to be under my father's rule. I want us to be strong. Athena has done remarkable with you, but with the tenuous alliances and ever changing world of Alacritis, I fear we need to be stronger. I urge those who stay loyal to us, to come to me with any issues- or just to chat. I'll be pleased to speak with you." She ended, dipping her head slightly to the wolves, and waiting to see what they would say.
Oh she'd forgotten something- "We've been invited to a festival of sorts, hosted by the ruler of Patheon, a pack in the west. You all are encouraged to go- though I must warn you, respect the rules of the Queen hosting this. Failure to do so, will result in dire consequences. She requested no violence at this event. So we shall be respectful of that, and be friendly. This is a great chance to meet other packs." She finished with a slight smile.
Greek Speak -- Roman Speak
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