TO CLOSE TO THE SUN

Drashiel blinked in surprise at the first fae to arrive.  It was the young girl he'd rescued from that black brute all those years back.  "You!  You're one of Arietta's pups, I remember you.  I don't believe I caught your name though?" He felt a slight pang of guilt for having disappeared almost right after bringing her back to Glaciem but he'd been a bit of a different wolf back then and felt that Athena would be a far better mentor to her than he ever could be.  Their conversation would fall short though as more wolves quickly answered the call of the alpha pair.  

"Mordecai, glad you could make it!" Drashiel nodded to the other male in greeting, glad to see that the Fehu wolves were at least willing to hear him out.  Several of the wolves that answered he didn't know but there were others he recognized from Glaciem and Bevroren.

"Talvi, how are you?" The young king shrugged lightly.  He had not seen Athena in what seemed like ages.  A sudden cry caught his attention as Satu came bounding into the meeting.  Oh goodness….  for being a few years his senior she certainly did act like a pup but at least she was enthusiastic.  He did appreciate that.  Smiling he reached over to lick Roman's cheek.  "All will be explained in a moment Satu."  Isis also appeared and he tipped his head to her in greeting.  Hmm… no sign of Erion or Aldoro though, shame.  Drashiel was going to recommend ranks for the members of Fehu.

"Arietta!…  goodness are you alright?" He wasn't sure if the other woman remember the choking, ash-covered pup that had fallen into her den all that time ago.  He probably looked quite different.  Attention shifted to Athena and he offered her a nod of respect.  He wasn't quite sure where they stood and he made note to talk with her later.  Drashiel's eyes widened at the pups that pranced along after her.  There was no mistaking they were Athena's.  He grinned, an unusual feeling spreading through his chest.  "Hello, little one."

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Roman soon began the meeting.  She paused to look at him and he nodded.  "Indeed, we've fallen for one another and there is always the possibility of us starting a family.  If we do, I do not want our pups to be split between packs.  I want to be there for them and for Roman so I felt it was best.  Fehu wolves, it is up to you if you wish to merge with Regium.  If you do not you are free to go in peace."  He knew this was rather sudden and would not hold it against them if they would rather go elsewhere.

Roman discussed the opening of the beta position as well as welcoming the new members and, as he'd assumed, Athena and Vereux's children.  Speaking of Vereux, Drashiel did not see him present and wondered lightly if something had happened to the other male?  He paid attention as Roman introduced the wolves, taking in the name and rank.

Drashiel nodded as Roman spoke of caution with the other packs.  "Indeed.  In Fehu respect was of the upmost importance.  Not only respect for your superiors and fellow pack mates but that of other packs as well, regardless of how you feel about them personally.  Go out of your way to cause trouble and you will be left to reap what you have sown.  I do not go out of my way to aid those that would bring danger upon the rest of the pack, especially with pups so young."  As King he wanted to do his best to protect this pack, especially the little ones.  Gaze lingered momentarily on Athena's children before turning back to Roman as she spoke of tribal markings.  Hmm… well that explained the unusual markings she bore.  Funny, he'd never thought to ask.  It did not bother him though.  The tradition meant something to Roman and he was not bothered by it.  She looked to him and he nodded.

"I will add a few notes in regards to the Fehu members who have arrived here.  Should you agree my Queen, I'd like to recommend Isis and Satu as warriors and Mordecai as a hunter." That was it for now though he knew Mordecai had several talents and was interested in organizing others.  He definitely had the potential to be a beta but as of yet Drashiel still hasn't interacted with him much.  Hopefully that would change.  "I look forward to getting to know all of you better and to rekindling bonds I may have lost since leaving Bevroren.  That is all.  If you've any questions or concerns for me in particular do not hesitate to ask."

"Speech"